ch 12 status and power in groups Flashcards
authoritarian
a style of leadership where the leader actively makes all decisions and has control over the group
authority
the power to order individuals to behave in a certain manner
collectivist culture
priorities the whole community as a collective over the individual
conformity (community)
behaving in a similar way to those around you that is socially acceptable within the social group
Conformity (obedience)
behaviour, beliefs and actions that comply with a group’s behaviour, beliefs and actions
deindividuation
a sense of loss of individuality that comes from being in a situation where individuals can’t be identified personally; individuals are more likely to commit antisocial acts
democratic
a style of leadership where the leader negotiates decisions with the group
group
two or more people who interact over a period of time, have influence on each other and share a common goal
individualist culture
the importance of oneself achieving goals is prioritised over the needs of society
informational influence
the increased likelihood that an individual will conform when they do not believe they have the same ability as others to provide a correct response
laissez-faire
a style of leadership where the leader does not actively make any decisions, and lets the group control themselves
normative influence
the tendency of people to agree with a groups so that they fit in
obedience
where an individual or group behaves in a certain way on the orders or rules set down by a figure of authority
power
a person has power if they can influence the thoughts or behaviour of others
social loafing
an individual puts in less effort when in a group then they do individually
