a. In the early stages of group development, significant amount of time is expended on setting social standards and acceptable group behavior. Critically explain the three main positive outcomes of...

a. In the early stages of group development, significant amount of time is
expended on setting social standards and acceptable group behavior.
Critically explain the three main positive outcomes of establishing group
norms in the group environment.

b. In situations where an individual’s norms contradict that of the
group’s, it may lead to detrimental outcomes. Explain your
agreement or disagreement with the above statement. Your
answer should be supported by tangible examples.

c. Using practical examples from your current experiences, explain
the Freudian theory of denial, suppression and projections as
defense mechanisms.