Essay Homework
For the Complete homework, write a narrative essay (minimum of 1000 words) which addresses the questions and statements below. When finished, the essay should demonstrate a thorough understanding of the READ and ATTEND sections.
o Define the term group and specify the necessary conditions required to qualify as a group.
o Discuss the concept that humans have a fundamental need to belong to groups.
o Compare and contrast individualism and collectivism, focusing specifically on the four components identified by Triandis in his analysis: social relations, social obligations, shared goals, and the social self.
o Summarize the basic assumptions of social identity theory.
o Explain why some people are more likely to join groups than others, drawing on studies of individual differences in personality (e.g., the five-factor model) and relationality (e.g., shyness, social anxiety, attachment style, and gender).
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
o The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
o The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
o Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.