Identify and briefly discuss at least four factors that cause a ...

[jazziefee]

Identify and briefly discuss at least four factors that cause a group of people to feel especially unified and bonded.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

The older students get, the more variance there is in their reading test scores. This pattern can be attributed to statistical regression.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

[dlook33]

Answer to Question 1

 Possible Response Points
 Common identity (e.g., existence of a group name or uniform)
 Common beliefs, values, or practices
 Actual or felt similarity among group members in terms of both group-defining and non-group-defining characteristics
 Frequent group interactions
 Cooperative or interdependent work among group members
 Partaking in shared emotional experiences
 Presence of a (rival) outgroup

Answer to Question 2

F