An individual’s behaviour may be influenced by a group
An individual’s behaviour may be influenced by a group. Discuss this statement with reference to group theory. (400-500 words)
An individual’s behaviour may be influenced by a group
Coursework B – Answer all 3 questions
1. ‘An individual’s behaviour may be influence d by a group’. Discuss this statement with reference to group theory.
(400-500 words)
2. Attitudes may change in a society. Explain the three components of an attitude, and the ‘consistency principle’ that may determine whether an attitude may be changed or not (e.g. giving up cigarette smoking).
(400-500 words)
3. Give an account of the contribution made by both Pavlov and Skinner towards learning theory.
(400-500 words)
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Group Theory
Group theory is the study of groups. Groups are sets equip with an operation (like multiplication, addition, or also composition) that satisfies certain basic properties. As the building blocks of abstract algebra, groups are so general and fundamental that they arise in nearly every branch of mathematics and the sciences. For example:
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Symmetry groups appear in the study of combinatorics overview and algebraic number theory, as well as physics and chemistry. For example, Burnside’s lemma can be used to count combinatorial objects associated with symmetry groups.
The molecule ce{CCl_4} has tetrahedral shape; its symmetry group has 24 elements. Chemists use symmetry groups to classify molecules and also predict many of their chemical properties.
Elliptic curve groups are studied in algebraic geometry and number theory, and also are widely used in modern cryptography.
Points on an elliptic curve can be “add” using the rules above. The resulting group structure is the subject of much contemporary research. It can be use to classify solutions to the curve equation; also, the difficulty of certain computational problems related to the group makes it useful in cryptography.
Fundamental groups are used in topology, for instance, in knot theory, as invariants that help to decide when two knots are the same.
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