CUET UG Booster Psychology SOCIAL INFLUENCE AND GROUP PROCESSES Unit 7 Test ( M 3 ) -

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CUET UG Booster Psychology SOCIAL INFLUENCE AND GROUP PROCESSES Unit 7 Test ( M 3 )

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CUET UG Booster Psychology SOCIAL INFLUENCE AND GROUP PROCESSES Unit 7 Test ( M 3 )

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QUESTION 1 OF 20

In a newly formed project committee, members initially struggled with uncertainty. Over a few weeks, interaction showed regularities—Reema always researched, while Amit always drafted the report. This emergence of specific behaviour patterns expected of individuals reflects the development of:

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1 In a newly formed project committee, members initially struggled with uncertainty. Over a few weeks, interaction showed regularities—Reema always researched, while Amit always drafted the report. This emergence of specific behaviour patterns expected of individuals reflects the development of:

A Secondary relations

B Groupthink

C Defined roles

D Outgroup categorisation

💡 Short Explanation

Repeated interaction creates behaviour patterns. Members begin performing specific tasks. Group structure develops through roles.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Defined roles emerge when group members repeatedly perform particular functions and are expected to continue them. NCERT explains that roles are socially defined expectations attached to positions within a group. Reema researching and Amit drafting indicate role differentiation.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Secondary relations refer to impersonal interactions.
Option B → Groupthink involves irrational consensus.
Option D → Outgroup categorisation relates to social identity differences.

🎯 Strategy

Situation-Based Application

Application:

�� Identify the group concept reflected by recurring responsibilities.

Final Logic:

�� Specific recurring functions indicate defined roles.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Repeated Task = Role”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Defined Roles

2 Follow the conceptual sequence of structural development in a group:
1. Interaction shows regularities
2. Group members first meet
3. Responsibilities assigned and status achieved
4. Distribution of tasks

A 2, 1, 4, 3

B 2, 4, 1, 3

C 1, 2, 3, 4

D 4, 3, 2, 1

💡 Short Explanation

Members meet first. Interaction develops patterns. Tasks and status emerge gradually.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The sequence begins when members first meet and interact. Over time, interaction develops regularities, leading to distribution of tasks. Eventually, responsibilities and status positions emerge. NCERT explains that group structure evolves progressively through interaction and organisation.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option B → Task distribution follows regular interaction.
Option C → Interaction cannot occur before meeting.
Option D → Responsibilities develop later, not initially.

🎯 Strategy

Sequence

Application:

�� Arrange events according to the natural development of group structure.

Final Logic:

�� Interaction gradually produces task division and status.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Meet → Interact → Task → Status”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Structural Development

3 Arrange the elements that logically lead to a \"Role\":
1. Fulfilling the expectations of the group
2. Identifying the given social context
3. Understanding socially defined expectations

A 1, 2, 3

B 2, 3, 1

C 3, 2, 1

D 2, 1, 3

💡 Short Explanation

Social context is identified first. Expectations are then understood. Behaviour follows expectations.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

A role develops when an individual first identifies the social context, then understands the expectations attached to that context, and finally behaves according to those expectations. NCERT defines roles as socially expected behaviour patterns associated with positions in groups.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Expectations cannot be fulfilled before understanding them.
Option C → Social context must be identified first.
Option D → Understanding expectations comes before fulfilling them.

🎯 Strategy

Sequence

Application:

�� Arrange psychological processes in logical order.

Final Logic:

�� Social context leads to expectations and then role performance.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Context → Expectations → Behaviour”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Roles and Expectations

4 Which of the following is conceptually incorrect regarding social positions within group roles?

A Even within a group, different members have different prestige.

B The captain of a cricket team has a higher status, hence their role involves different expectations.

C Social positions are solely determined by age and seniority.

D Roles refer to typical behaviour depicting a person in their social position context.

💡 Short Explanation

Status may arise from achievement or expertise. Age alone does not determine all positions. Roles vary according to social status.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Option C is incorrect because social positions are not determined only by age and seniority. NCERT explains that status may be achieved through expertise, leadership, or performance in addition to ascribed factors like age.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Different members hold different prestige levels.
Option B → Higher status creates distinct role expectations.
Option D → Roles reflect expected behaviour in social positions.

🎯 Strategy

Extreme Word Filter

Application:

�� The word “solely” makes the statement inaccurate.

Final Logic:

�� Social status can be both achieved and ascribed.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Status ≠ Only Age”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Social Position and Roles

5 Evaluate the following:
I. Norms are unspoken rules that tell us how we ought to behave.
II. Norms are established solely by the formal leader of an informal group.
III. Norms enforce the shared ways of viewing the world.

A I and II are correct

B I and III are correct

C II and III are correct

D Only I is correct

💡 Short Explanation

Norms guide behaviour. They reflect shared beliefs. Norms are collectively accepted.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Statement I is correct because norms act as unspoken behavioural rules. Statement III is also correct because norms reinforce shared beliefs and perspectives within the group. Statement II is incorrect because norms are usually developed collectively rather than solely by one leader. NCERT explains that norms emerge through group interaction and agreement.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Statement II is incorrect.
Option C → Statement I is also correct.
Option D → Statement III is also correct.

🎯 Strategy

Conceptual Validation

Application:

�� Compare each statement with the definition of norms.

Final Logic:

�� Norms regulate behaviour and express shared group beliefs.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Norms = Shared Rules”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Group Norms

6 Norms are expected standards of behaviour and beliefs that are established, agreed upon, and ________ by group members to regulate behaviour.

A Disregarded

B Ignored

C Enforced

D Minimised

💡 Short Explanation

Norms regulate behaviour. Members collectively maintain norms. Enforcement creates group order.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Norms are effective only when group members follow and enforce them. NCERT explains that norms are collectively accepted behavioural standards that regulate conduct within the group.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Disregarding norms weakens group order.
Option B → Ignoring norms contradicts their purpose.
Option D → Norms are maintained, not minimized.

🎯 Strategy

Contextual/Tonal Matching

Application:

�� Identify the term logically connected with behavioural regulation.

Final Logic:

�� Norms regulate behaviour through collective enforcement.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Norms Need Enforcement”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Behaviour Standards

7 Which reasoning accurately explains why ascribed status exists within primary groups like families?

A It is based on rigorous competition and hard work.

B It is assigned through formal university laws.

C It is typically given because of pre-existing attributes like age or seniority.

D It is an unspoken rule enforcing task distribution.

💡 Short Explanation

Ascribed status is inherited or assigned. Age and seniority influence position. Effort is not the basis here.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Ascribed status refers to social positions assigned because of factors like age, family background, or seniority. NCERT explains that primary groups such as families often distribute status according to pre-existing characteristics rather than achievement.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Hard work relates to achieved status.
Option B → Family status is not based on laws.
Option D → Task distribution refers to roles, not status.

🎯 Strategy

Elimination

Application:

�� Remove options related to achievement or formal systems.

Final Logic:

�� Family status often depends on age and seniority.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Age Gives Ascribed Status”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Ascribed Status

8 Match the following

List I (Scenario)	List II (Type of Status)
1. You are respected because you scored the highest in class	A. Ascribed Status
2. You are respected because you are the eldest sibling	B. Achieved Status
3. You are admired for winning a competition	C. Ascribed Status
4. You are given authority because of your age	D. Achieved Status

A 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C

B 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D

C 1–C, 2–D, 3–A, 4–B

D 1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A

💡 Short Explanation

Achievement-based respect is earned. Age-based authority is assigned. Status can be achieved or ascribed.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Scoring highest and winning competitions represent achieved status because they result from effort and performance. Being the eldest sibling or receiving authority because of age represents ascribed status since these positions are assigned automatically.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Incorrectly swaps some status types.
Option B → Achievement and ascribed examples are mismatched.
Option C → Wrong classification of competition and age-based authority.

🎯 Strategy

Option Grouping

Application:

�� Match achievement-based and age-based examples correctly.

Final Logic:

�� Earned positions are achieved; age-based positions are ascribed.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Earned = Achieved, Given = Ascribed”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Types of Status

9 A study group has been preparing for an exam for six months. They refuse to let anyone new join, prioritize group study over individual study, and act collectively. This scenario highlights high:

A Role conflict

B Cohesiveness

C Social loafing

D Outgroup derogation

💡 Short Explanation

Members show strong unity. Group identity is highly developed. ��We feeling” dominates behaviour.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The study group demonstrates strong cohesiveness because members act collectively, prioritize the group, and show strong attachment toward one another. NCERT defines cohesiveness as togetherness, mutual attraction, and team spirit within groups.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → No conflicting roles are mentioned.
Option C → Members are actively contributing.
Option D → The focus is unity, not hostility toward outsiders.

🎯 Strategy

Situation-Based Application

Application:

�� Identify the psychological characteristic reflected by strong group bonding.

Final Logic:

�� Strong collective identity indicates cohesiveness.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Strong Bond = Cohesion”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Group Cohesiveness

10 Identify the incorrect deduction regarding team spirit (cohesiveness):

A It makes it difficult for members to leave the group.

B It prevents members from thinking as isolated individuals.

C It guarantees rational and highly critical decision-making.

D It creates a strong \'we feeling\'.

💡 Short Explanation

Cohesiveness strengthens unity. Excessive cohesion may create groupthink. Rational thinking is not always guaranteed.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Option C is incorrect because excessive cohesiveness can sometimes result in groupthink, where members avoid criticism and make irrational decisions. NCERT explains that very high cohesion may not always benefit the group.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

Option A → Cohesive members prefer staying in the group.
Option B → Members act more as a social unit.
Option D → Cohesiveness creates strong belongingness.

🎯 Strategy

Conceptual Validation

Application:

�� Compare the effects of cohesiveness with groupthink theory.

Final Logic:

�� High cohesiveness can reduce critical thinking.

🧠 Memory Trick

“Too Much Cohesion = Groupthink Risk”

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Cohesiveness and Groupthink

📄 Passage

\"Janis discovered a process known as “groupthink” in which a group allows its concerns for unanimity. They, in fact, “override the motivation to realistically appraise courses of action”. It results in the tendency of decision makers to make irrational and uncritical decisions. Groupthink is characterised by the appearance of consensus or unanimous agreement within a group. Each member believes that all members agree upon a particular decision. No one expresses dissenting opinion because each person believes it would undermine the cohesion of the group.\"

Based on the passage, why do members suppress their dissenting opinions?

A They want to realistically appraise courses of action.

B They believe expressing dissent would undermine group cohesion.

C They are instructed by formal university laws.

D They lack ascribed status.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Groupthink emphasizes unanimity. �� Members avoid disagreement. �� Cohesion is prioritized over critical evaluation.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

According to the passage, members refrain from expressing dissent because they believe disagreement may weaken group unity and cohesion. → In groupthink situations, maintaining consensus becomes more important than critically evaluating alternatives. → This results in members suppressing differing opinions even when they have concerns regarding the decision.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Opposite of the passage; groupthink reduces realistic appraisal.
�� Option C → No mention of formal university laws in the passage.
�� Option D → Status is not discussed as a reason for suppressing dissent.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Identify the option directly supported by the passage.

Final Logic:

�� Members suppress dissent because they fear it may undermine group cohesion.

🧠 Memory Trick

Groupthink = \"Agree to Stay Together\"

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Groupthink and Cohesion

📄 Passage

What is the analytical risk of overriding the motivation to realistically appraise actions?

A Decisions become highly critical and optimal.

B It results in irrational and uncritical decisions.

C Group cohesiveness drops dramatically.

D The group transforms into a secondary group.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Critical thinking decreases. �� Consensus dominates analysis. �� Poor-quality decisions may emerge.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The passage explicitly states that when groups override realistic appraisal of alternatives, decision-makers tend to make irrational and uncritical decisions. → Groupthink prevents objective evaluation of available options. → As a result, flawed decisions may be accepted without sufficient scrutiny.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Opposite of what the passage states.
�� Option C → The passage discusses excessive cohesion, not reduced cohesion.
�� Option D → Groupthink does not convert a group into a secondary group.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Match the option directly reflecting the passage\'s stated consequence.

Final Logic:

�� Lack of realistic appraisal leads to irrational and uncritical decisions.

🧠 Memory Trick

No Appraisal = Poor Decisions

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Groupthink and Decision Making

13 Which statements logically distinguish primary groups?
I. They are central to an individual\'s functioning during early development stages.
II. Their boundaries are highly permeable.
III. They are pre-existing formations.

A I and II

B I and III

C II and III

D All of the above

💡 Short Explanation

�� Primary groups shape development. �� They usually exist before an individual joins. �� Boundaries are generally not highly permeable.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Primary groups such as family play a crucial role in early socialisation and personality development. → They are often pre-existing formations into which individuals are born. → Statement II is not a defining feature of primary groups; therefore only Statements I and III are correct.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Includes Statement II, which is incorrect.
�� Option C → Excludes Statement I and includes incorrect Statement II.
�� Option D → All statements are not correct.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Verify each statement individually and remove options containing incorrect statements.

Final Logic:

�� Only Statements I and III accurately describe primary groups.

🧠 Memory Trick

Primary = Family + Formation First

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Primary Groups

14 In contrast to secondary groups, members of primary groups share ________ emotional bonds which are central to developing values and ideals.

A Impersonal

B Formal

C Warm

D Stated

💡 Short Explanation

�� Primary groups involve intimacy. �� Emotional attachment is strong. �� Values develop through close interaction.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Primary groups are characterised by close, personal, and emotionally warm relationships. → These warm bonds help individuals develop values, beliefs, attitudes, and ideals. → Family and close friendship groups are common examples.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Impersonal relations are typical of secondary groups.
�� Option B → Formal relations characterize secondary groups.
�� Option D → \"Stated\" does not describe emotional bonds.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Identify the option that best represents the emotional nature of primary groups.

Final Logic:

�� Primary groups are defined by warm emotional relationships.

🧠 Memory Trick

Primary = Personal = Warm

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Characteristics of Primary Groups

15 Arrange these relationships from most formal/impersonal to least formal:
I. Interaction between political party members
II. Face-to-face interaction with parents
III. Relationship with distant school-club members

A I, III, II

B II, III, I

C III, I, II

D I, II, III

💡 Short Explanation

�� Political party interactions are highly formal and goal-oriented. �� Distant school-club relationships involve limited personal involvement. �� Parent-child relationships are highly personal and emotionally close.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

The sequence must be arranged from most formal/impersonal to least formal/personal. → Interaction between political party members (I) is the most formal because it is primarily based on organizational goals, rules, common political objectives, and role-based interactions. Such relationships are characteristic of secondary groups. → Relationship with distant school-club members (III) is less formal than political party interactions but still relatively impersonal because members interact mainly through shared activities and may not have deep emotional bonds. → Face-to-face interaction with parents (II) is the least formal and most personal relationship. Parents form part of the primary group, where emotional closeness, intimacy, affection, and long-term attachment are central features. → Therefore, the correct order is: I → III → II

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B (II, III, I) → Places the most personal relationship first instead of last.
�� Option C (III, I, II) → Incorrectly assumes distant school-club relationships are more formal than political party interactions.
�� Option D (I, II, III) → Places parental interaction before school-club relationships, ignoring the greater emotional closeness of parent-child relationships.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Classify each relationship as belonging primarily to a secondary-group or primary-group context and arrange them from impersonal to personal.

Final Logic:

�� Political party members (most formal) → distant school-club members (moderately impersonal) → parents (most personal).

🧠 Memory Trick

(Formal → Less Formal → Personal)

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Primary and Secondary Groups

16 Why is it easier to leave a secondary group than a primary group?

A Because relationships are more impersonal, indirect, and members join by choice.

B Because secondary groups possess highly cohesive \'we feeling\'.

C Because primary groups lack any physical proximity.

D Because secondary groups are defined by ascribed status only.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Membership is often voluntary. �� Relationships are less emotionally binding. �� Exit costs are lower.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Secondary groups are generally formed for specific goals and involve impersonal relationships. → Membership is often voluntary and based on achieved rather than ascribed status. → Therefore, individuals can leave such groups more easily compared to primary groups where emotional bonds are stronger.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option B → Strong \"we feeling\" is associated with primary groups.
�� Option C → Primary groups often involve physical proximity.
�� Option D → Secondary groups are not based solely on ascribed status.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Remove options that contradict primary-secondary group characteristics.

Final Logic:

�� Less emotional attachment makes secondary groups easier to leave.

🧠 Memory Trick

Secondary = Select and Exit

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Secondary Groups

17 Which logical statement incorrectly describes the structure of formal groups?

A The roles performed by members are explicitly stated.

B The group\'s formation is heavily reliant on close personal relationships rather than rules.

C There is a set of norms which help in establishing order.

D Office organisations represent this type of structure.

💡 Short Explanation

�� Formal groups follow rules. �� Roles are officially defined. �� Personal closeness is not the basis of formation.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Formal groups are established through rules, regulations, laws, and organisational objectives. → Members perform clearly defined roles and follow prescribed norms. → Therefore, stating that formal groups are based on close personal relationships is incorrect.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Correct feature of formal groups.
�� Option C → Formal groups maintain norms and order.
�� Option D → Office organisations are classic examples.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Identify the statement inconsistent with formal group characteristics.

Final Logic:

�� Formal groups depend on rules, not personal closeness.

🧠 Memory Trick

Formal = Rules First

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Formal Groups

18 At a hospital, a doctor must diagnose, a nurse must administer care, and a receptionist must log data. The roles are stated in an explicit manner based on laws. This is a characteristic of a:

A Primary group

B Informal group

C Formal group

D Outgroup

💡 Short Explanation

�� Roles are predefined. �� Structure is rule-based. �� Responsibilities are clearly assigned.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Formal groups are characterised by officially defined roles, authority structures, and regulations. → In the hospital example, duties are clearly assigned and governed by institutional rules. → Such organised role allocation is a defining feature of formal groups.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Primary groups are based on close personal relationships.
�� Option B → Informal groups lack explicit role structures.
�� Option D → Outgroup refers to a social categorisation, not organisational structure.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Match the scenario with the group type having explicit rules and roles.

Final Logic:

�� Defined responsibilities indicate a formal group.

🧠 Memory Trick

Defined Roles = Formal Group

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Formal Groups

19 Match the Following

List I (Structural Reason)	List II (Group Characteristic)
1. Formation based on rules or laws	A. Clearly defined chain of authority
2. Formation based on close personal relations	B. Emerges through personal interaction
3. Officially assigned roles and hierarchy	C. Governed by established regulations
4. Spontaneous interaction among members	D. Based on emotional closeness and friendship

A 1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C

B 1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D

C 1–C, 2–D, 3–A, 4–B

D 1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A

💡 Short Explanation

�� Rules and laws are associated with regulated organizational structures. �� Close personal relations are built on emotional bonds and friendship. �� Hierarchy indicates authority, while spontaneity indicates informal interaction.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Formation based on rules or laws (1) corresponds to Governed by established regulations (C) because formal groups are created and maintained through officially recognised rules, policies, or laws. → Formation based on close personal relations (2) corresponds to Based on emotional closeness and friendship (D) because informal groups develop through affection, trust, companionship, and interpersonal attraction. → Officially assigned roles and hierarchy (3) corresponds to Clearly defined chain of authority (A) because formal groups allocate duties, responsibilities, and authority in a structured manner. → Spontaneous interaction among members (4) corresponds to Emerges through personal interaction (B) because informal groups arise naturally through everyday social contact rather than through official planning. → Therefore, the correct reconstructed matching is: 1–C, 2–D, 3–A, 4–B

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A (1–B, 2–A, 3–D, 4–C) → Incorrectly associates rule-based formation with spontaneous interaction and hierarchy with emotional closeness.
�� Option B (1–A, 2–B, 3–C, 4–D) → Confuses regulations with hierarchy and emotional closeness with spontaneous interaction. While some pairings appear related, the most precise matches are not achieved.
�� Option D (1–D, 2–C, 3–B, 4–A) → Reverses formal and informal characteristics, leading to conceptually incorrect associations.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� First identify characteristics associated with formal groups (rules, regulations, hierarchy, authority) and informal groups (friendship, emotional bonds, spontaneous interaction). Then match the most direct conceptual pairs.

Final Logic:

�� Rules → Regulations; Personal Relations → Friendship; Hierarchy → Authority; Spontaneity → Personal Interaction.

🧠 Memory Trick

Rules → Regulations | Relations → Friendship | Roles → Authority | Spontaneous → Interaction

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Formal and Informal Groups

20 Informal groups possess a flexible structure because their formation is not based on explicit ________ or laws.

A Choices

B Rules

C Individuals

D Motives

💡 Short Explanation

�� Informal groups emerge naturally. �� They are not legally structured. �� Flexibility results from absence of formal rules.

✅ Correct Answer Explanation

Informal groups develop through personal interactions and shared interests. → Unlike formal groups, they are not created through explicit rules, regulations, or laws. → Therefore, their structure remains flexible and adaptable.

❓ Why Other Options Are Incorrect

�� Option A → Choices do not define organisational structure.
�� Option C → Groups always involve individuals.
�� Option D → Motives may exist but are not the basis of flexibility.

🎯 Strategy

Application:

�� Identify the word logically paired with “laws” in formal group formation.

Final Logic:

�� Informal groups are flexible because they are not governed by explicit rules.

🧠 Memory Trick

No Rules = Informal

📚 Class XII – Psychology – Chapter: Social Influence and Group Processes – Topic: Informal Groups

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