Name the Four Characteristics Embodied by Small Groups as Defined

question 12

Short Answer

Name the four characteristics embodied by small groups as defined in the textbook.

Describe the effects of social influence on individual behavior.

Understand the role of common goals in reducing intergroup conflict.

Explain the factors that contribute to conformity and the impact of group pressure on decision making.

Understand the factors that increase or decrease obedience in individuals.

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Definitions:

Eighth Amendment

A provision of the United States Constitution prohibiting the federal government from imposing excessive bail, excessive fines, or cruel and unusual punishment.

Speedy And Public

Pertaining to the constitutional guarantee that legal proceedings must be conducted without undue delay and be open to observation by the public.

Sixth Amendment

A provision in the United States Constitution guaranteeing important rights in criminal prosecutions, such as the right to a speedy and public trial, the right to counsel, the right to confront witnesses, and the right to an impartial jury.

Confront Witnesses

A legal right, particularly in criminal cases, that allows the accused to question and cross-examine witnesses testifying against them in court.