A Brief Summary of Group Psychology

If, like me, you’re even remotely interested in the dynamics of group psychology you’ve probably already read a couple of these. Nonetheless, theseĀ 10 psychology studies highlighted as ‘rules’ governing groups are worth noting:

  1. Groups can arise from almost nothing
  2. Initiation rites improve group evaluations
  3. Groups breed conformity
  4. Learn the ropes or be ostracised
  5. You become your job
  6. Leaders gain trust by conforming
  7. Groups can improve performanceā€¦
  8. ā€¦but people will loaf
  9. [Rumours are] 80% accurate
  10. Groups breed competition

via Mind Hacks

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