Group behavior I

Social Studies J.S.S 2 First Term

Sub-theme: Fundamental of Social Studies family as the Basic Unit of Society

Week 9

Group behaviour I

Performance objectives:

Students should be able to:

1. Define group behaviour
2. List types of group behaviour

Content

Meaning of group behaviour

Group behaviour is a situation where people interact in large or small groups.

Group behaviour is referred to as when two or more persons who have similar goals come together in a group and behave the same way. It can also be referred to as collective action.

Types of group behaviour

1. Mass action: this refers to the action of a large number of people at a particular time. Mass action can be either positive or…