The Drive to Bond and the Dynamics of Social Identity

question 45

Multiple Choice

The drive to bond and the dynamics of social identity theory both explain why people:

• A)join informal groups.
• B)tend to ignore team norms whenever possible.
• C)have difficulty feeling cohesive in teams.
• D)engage in social loafing.
• E)work better alone than in teams.

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Definitions:

Homelessness Rate

The proportion of people within a population who lack a fixed, regular, and adequate nighttime residence.

Plight

A dangerous, difficult, or otherwise unfortunate situation.

Individual Inequity

The unequal distribution of resources, opportunities, and treatment experienced by individuals based on various personal attributes.

Stratification

The hierarchical arrangement of individuals or groups in society on the basis of social, economic, or other distinctions.