Group Dynamics - Lecture 6 - Part 2 - Role Socialization

Summary
Members learn their role in a group through socialization. The process involves mutual influence between individuals and the group. There are five phases of group membership: investigation, socialization, maintenance, resocialization, and remembrance. Role transitions include entry, acceptance, divergence, and exit.

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