Under Which of the Following Circumstances Are Groups Most Likely

question 57

Multiple Choice

Under which of the following circumstances are groups most likely to construct or exaggerate boundaries between themselves and other groups?

• A) when they have a charismatic leader who behaves independently of group input
• B) when they need to raise public esteem for their group
• C) when they are in a growth period
• D) when they see opportunity to further their goals

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Definitions:

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Conformity

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