The drive to bond and the dynamics of social identity theory both explain why people:
A) Join informal groups
B) Tend to ignore team norms whenever possible
C) Have difficulty feeling cohesiveness in teams
D) Engage in social loafing

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The drive to bond refers to the human need for social interaction and forming connections with others, which is why people tend to join informal groups.

Answer: C
 Social identity theory suggests that people identify with groups based on shared characteristics and social categories, which can lead to difficulty feeling cohesiveness in teams if there is a lack of common identity or shared values.

Answer: D
 Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in group tasks than they would in individual tasks, which can happen when they perceive that their contribution is not noticed or valued. However, this is not explained by either the drive to bond or social identity theory. Choice B is incorrect, as team norms are important for building cohesiveness and achieving team goals.

The Drive to Bond and the Dynamics of Social Identity