Groups may make extensive claims and demands on individual members because:

a. individuals are generally uncomfortable making decisions on their own.
b. group members feel coerced to conform.
c. individuals feel that their happiness or welfare is dependent upon the group.
d. social control is usually completely absent in small groups.


c

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