Understanding Belongingness

What does the term "belongingness" refer to?

• A need to be famous

• A need to affiliate with and be accepted by members of a group

• A need to avoid social interactions

• A need to achieve personal goals

What is the key difference between being "acquainted with" someone and belonging to a group?

• Acquaintance requires shared interests while belonging does not.

• Belonging involves gaining acceptance and support, while being acquainted does not.

• Acquaintance involves deep emotional connections, while belonging does not.

• Belonging is temporary, while being acquainted is permanent.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a group people might need to belong to?

• A peer group at school

• A co-worker network

• A virtual gaming team

• An individual hobby

How does the need to belong influence social behavior?

• It encourages isolation from groups.

• It motivates people to avoid attention and support.

• It leads to behaviors like self-presentation and social comparison.

• It prevents people from changing their behaviors.

Why do people often adapt their behaviors when joining a group?

• To become a leader of the group

• To fit into the group's standards and norms

• To show they are better than others in the group

• To avoid interacting with the group

What might motivate someone to seek out a specific social group?

• Sharing common interests like music or clothing

• Avoiding communication with others

• Desire to be alone

• Wanting to dominate other group members

What is an example of how someone might present themselves to fit into a group?

• Acting differently around family members

• Ignoring group activities

• Adopting the dress and mannerisms of group members

• Refusing to conform to group norms

According to the text, what is a key benefit of belonging to a group?

• It allows people to feel part of something bigger than themselves.

• It eliminates the need for personal goals.

• It guarantees leadership roles within the group.

• It reduces the need for long-lasting relationships.

Which of the following is an example of social comparison?

• Evaluating one’s appearance or behavior compared to group members

• Ignoring the actions of other group members

• Comparing personal interests with those outside the group

• Seeking to avoid group involvement

What role does shared commonality play in forming groups?

• It helps people bond over similar interests, like clothing or beliefs.

• It forces individuals to abandon personal values.

• It prevents group acceptance.

• It discourages the need for support from group members.