PSY263 TMA (Tutor-Marked Assignment 01) SUSS : July 2024 – Group Dynamics, Singapore

Part 1: Online Discussion Board (10 marks) [Word Limit = 200]

Select ONE academic online journal article related to the essay question in Part 2.

Briefly discuss the selected journal article (DO NOT copy the abstract of the article) and examine how the theoretical concept and empirical research discussed in the journal article are relevant to the essay question in Part 2. Your discussion of the journal article should be 200 words. Present the reference of the journal article in APA 7th format.

Part 2: Essay Questions (80 marks) [Word Limit = 1000]

“More precisely, the belongingness hypothesis is that human beings have a pervasive drive to form and maintain at least a minimum quantity of lasting, positive, and significant interpersonal relationships.” (Baumeister & Leary, 1995)

Source:
http://persweb.wabash.edu/facstaff/hortonr/articles%20for%20class/baumeister%20and%20leary.pdf

Demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of inclusion and identity using relevant research evidence. Based on this knowledge and understanding, apply relevant theories and appraise why people usually choose membership over isolation.