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Critically Evaluate the Contribution of Experiments in helping to Understand what goes on in Groups
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Critically Evaluate the Contribution of Experiments in Helping Us To Understand What Goes On In Groups Brown (1996, p44) provides a utilitarian definition of groups which goes to the heart of the experimental perspective on groups: "We define an aggregate of people as a group if we can discern two aspects. First, that individuals think of themselves as group members who experience a sense of belongingness and a common sense of identity. Second, that participants have psychological effects on each other which includes affective, cognitive and behavioural aspects". This definition sets up a position which highlights the focus of experimental work on groups and is indicative of both the strengths and weaknesses of this approach. It is to be expected that the approach is deterministic, with an emphasis on cause and effect. However, the definition is suggestive of a concern that is broader than simple behavioural outcomes, with emotional and cognitive...
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