Defining sociocentric thinking as a pathology means a group of people not an individual believe in certain practices, have a code of conduct, and a value system that is detrimental to productive members of society (Yolles, Fink, 2014). A contemporary, real world sociocentric example is the Crips and the Bloods. The gangs formed in 1969 and 1972, respectively, in Los Angeles California. Crip is an acronym for “Community Resources for Independent People”. They began as an outreach against racism and police brutality. Through the decades they have evolved into what is considered an organized crime entity. They are the epitome of a sociocentric thinking pathological group. Their value system has altered their focus and mission; furthermore, they
