1. Status refers to the relative social position given to group members by others. 2. Cohesiveness refers to togetherness - binding - or mutual attraction among group members. 3. As the group becomes more cohesive - group members start to think - feel and act as a social unit - and less like isolated individuals. 4. Members of a highly cohesive group have a greater desire to remain in the group in comparison to those who belong to low cohesive groups. 5. Cohesiveness refers to the team spirit or 'we feeling' or a sense of belongingness to the group.