Part one
Although the textbook defines what groups are and common characteristics of groups, they do not talk about how this applies to online situations. For this Thought Share, please argue whether or not each of the following should be considered a group and justify your response with a sentence or two for each. (Answers can also be it depends but then you have to say what it depends on. Each item will likely take 1-2 sentences to explain.)
A Facebook group page
All the people who follow a person on X (Twitter) or Instagram
A Group Me page of students for a particular class
Part 2
This homework is about something happening in the world. This could be something in the news or seen on a television show. Please have it be a specific event and not a generalized occurrence. Also, although I’m saying “world” it could be local, regional (i.e., it doesn’t have to be global).
1) For this chapter pick one of the following concepts (1 point):
social facilitation
social loafing
deindividuation
process loss
group polarization
social dilemma
integrative solution (in negotiation)
To answer question 1 please just state the concept you picked.
2) Write the definition from the textbook for this concept. (1 point) You can copy the definition.
3) Describe a situation from around the world (i.e., news, current events, movies, social media etc.) that relates to the concept. For this part you’re not talking about the concept iteslf, you are just giving me the background information so I know what’s happening. The length of this will vary greatly and depending on how long it takes for you to describe the situation. (2 points)
4) Write how this situation illustrates the concept you picked. This needs to be in enough detail so that I know you understand and can apply the concept. This will probably take around 50 words. (6 points)
Only use the textbook that I have attached and please read before doing the order.
