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Ananya had been trying to learn a new form of dance to win a competition. She decided to join a dance group that was also practicing the same dance form. Identify the reason for Ananya wanting to join the dance group. Explain some of the other reasons that make people join groups.
Solution
- Goal achievement: Groups help in achieving such goals which cannot be attained individually. There is power in the majority.
- Provide knowledge and information: Group membership provides knowledge and information and thus broadens our view. As individuals, we may not have all the required information. Groups supplement this information and knowledge.
- Satisfaction of one’s psychological and social needs: Groups satisfy one’s social and psychological needs such as a sense of belongingness, giving and receiving attention, love, and power through a group.
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