Allport's psychological perspective in the "reality of groups" debate argued that

A) people join groups so rarely that their influence on behavior is minimal.
B) groups can be understood in terms of the psychology of the individual members.
C) groups possess a collective conscious in some cases.
D) suicide is caused by anomie rather than group processes.
E) only primary groups are important to study.

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Mostafa Maged · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Allport believed that understanding groups required an understanding of the psychology of individual members, and emphasized the importance of studying the attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors of group members. He argued that individuals bring their own unique characteristics, motivations, and experiences to group situations, which can affect group dynamics and outcomes.

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