Based on Your Understanding of This Chapter, Discuss (1) How

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Essay

Based on your understanding of this chapter, discuss (1) how group size affects the behaviour of group members, and (2) how diversity in group membership affects the behaviour of group members. Illustrate your responses with examples from everyday life.

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Definitions:

Mood Disorders

A category of mental health problems characterized by significant distortions in a person's mood, such as depression or bipolar disorder.

Bipolar

A psychiatric disorder characterized by significant mood swings including manic (highs) and depressive (lows) episodes.

Depressive Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness, often accompanied by a lack of interest in activities and various physical symptoms.

Epidemiologist

A scientist who studies the patterns, causes, and control of diseases in groups of people, aiming to reduce health risks and occurrences.