12th Class Psychology Social Influence and Group Processes Question Bank Social Influence Group Processes (Short)

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    What are the determinants of co-operation and competition?

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    Ans.     Co-operation or competition depends on the reward structure.
    1. Co-operative reward structure is one in which there is interdependence in the group functioning. Each one in the group is beneficiary of the reward. For example, nowadays co-operative reward structure is common in corporate world.
    Competitive reward structure is one in which one can get a reward only if others do not get it.
    2. Interpersonal Communications: Good interpersonal communication leads to co-operation. Communication leads to interaction and discussion. It leads to co- operation and cohesiveness.
    3. Reciprocity: People feel obliged to return what they get, i.e., co-operation leads to co-operation. Competition provokes competition. If someone is trying to attain the goal to reward himself by depriving others, then others will do the same.


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