In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Meaning and Definition of Group or Class 2. Types of Group 3. Group Guidance 4. Group Guidance Programmes 5. Leadership 6. Group Dynamics. A collection of individuals forms a group whether there is interaction of the members or not. Without interaction the group is nearly an aggregation. Functional groups are characterised by [...]
In this article we will discuss about meaning and types of group. Meaning of Group: When we talk of psychology of the group, by group we do not mean a crowd or mob of people, without any common goal or aim. Every collection of the people does not constitute a psychological group. The fundamental condition is that the members of [...]
The following points highlight the five main characteristics of group psychology. The characteristics are: 1. Mimesis 2. Difference from Individual Behaviour 3. Individual Behaviour is Curbed 4. Group Dynamism 5. Group Norm. Characteristic # 1. Mimesis: The fundamental condition of group behaviour is that the members of the group act, feel and think together, in a way which is different [...]
