How do groups function? Groups often function based on their size, composition, and purpose. Groups have a powerful influence over their members, and a certain degree of conformity is required to be...

How do groups function? Groups often function based on their size, composition, and purpose. Groups have a powerful influence over their members, and a certain degree of conformity is required to be part of a group. Sometimes group membership leads to phenomena such as groupthink, diffusion of responsibility, and stereotyping, all of which can have negative consequences.