The group has its own norms, values and rules. And on the decision-making, on the behavior of each of its members, this set of group laws exerts its influence. This is especially felt by people recently included in the group.
Group norms as a method of exposure
Pressure occurs in any group, in a work collective or in the company of friends. When a person realizes his belonging to one or another of them, he automatically accepts and shares the group code of rules and laws. This code has been developed and approved by most of the group members, and it regulates the relationship between them. If one of the members of the group suddenly does not comply with the rules, there are sanctions for this case. Sanctions can be expressed both in actions and in changing attitudes towards the “guilty”. The first refers more to formal collectives, the second to informal ones.
For those who comply with group norms, rewards are supposed to be given, which can also be expressed in various forms. They can be material or psychological. In the work team they can be promoted, in the company of friends they can demonstrate a warm attitude and approval. The hardest thing for the first time is for a novice in a particular group, because he has to adapt to an unfamiliar system of relations. When he is aware of the basic rules and values, he makes a choice - accept or reject. Sometimes the adoption of norms is forced, under the pressure of the group. Such a person takes on the role of the scapegoat in the group.