44 Social Influence Flashcards
If a cluster of people stand gazing upward, passersby will often pause to do likewise. This best illustrates
the chameleon effect
In making wedding preparations, Jason conforms to the expectations of his future bride’s family simply to win their favor. His behavior illustrates the importance of
normative social influence.
Bonnie pedals an exercise bike at her health club much faster when other patrons happen to be working out on nearby equipment. This best illustrates
social facilitation
When a group of racially prejudiced high school students discussed racial issues, their attitudes became even more prejudiced. This best illustrates
group polarization
Groupthink is fueled by a desire for
harmony
Although Frieda is typically very reserved, as part of a huge rock concert crowd she lost her inhibitions and behaved in a very sexually provocative way. Frieda’s unusual behavior is best understood in terms of
deindividuation
In a study of social loafing, blindfolded students were asked to pull on a rope as hard as they could. The students tugged hardest when they thought
no others were pulling with them.
Using the Asch procedure, conformity to group judgments would be LEAST likely when
participants are not observed by other group members when giving their answers.
Research participants who worked alongside someone who rubbed his or her face or shook his or her foot were observed to do the same thing themselves. This best illustrated
the chameleon effect
