Psychology is a social science that looks into why people, normal or abnormal, behave in the way they do. It studies human mental processes including memory, thinking and cognition. In so doing, one is able to understand how a given person relates to others. The study also helps in the diagnosis of certain diseases like the Alzheimer’s disease (NIA, 2012). This paper seeks to illustrate why I chose to study what makes people form and join social groups.
The phenomenon of human beings wanting to belong to particular groups manifests itself right from a tender age of a human being. For instance, a toddler at home will cry if he or she is left alone. In the presence of another person, the child becomes happy and playful. When they go to baby care centers and through the entire schooling system, children tend to cluster in particular groups. Even after these children become adults, they still cluster themselves in particular social groups.
This observation calls for a need to establish the dynamics involved in man’s tendency towards social grouping. Understanding how people relate to each other will foster a peaceful coexistence among various groupings. Further, this will help in identifying and handling anomalies and behavior change in people. The study will also provide information on matters to do with group psychology and the power of influence. Some people feel more confident and secure when in groups, others feel more secure and confident when alone. This study explores the point of departure and convergence in these two scenarios. At the end of the day, the findings of this study will go a long way in providing vital information on general human behavior.
References
NIA, (2012). Alzheimer’s disease fact sheet. National Institute on Aging. Retrieved from <http://www.nia.nih.gov/alzheimers/publication/alzheimers-disease-fact-sheet>
