ch 12 status and power in groups Flashcards

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authoritarian

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a style of leadership where the leader actively makes all decisions and has control over the group

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authority

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the power to order individuals to behave in a certain manner

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collectivist culture

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priorities the whole community as a collective over the individual

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conformity (community)

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behaving in a similar way to those around you that is socially acceptable within the social group

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Conformity (obedience)

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behaviour, beliefs and actions that comply with a group’s behaviour, beliefs and actions

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deindividuation

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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

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democratic

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a style of leadership where the leader negotiates decisions with the group

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group

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two or more people who interact over a period of time, have influence on each other and share a common goal

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individualist culture

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the importance of oneself achieving goals is prioritised over the needs of society

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informational influence

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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

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laissez-faire

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a style of leadership where the leader does not actively make any decisions, and lets the group control themselves

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normative influence

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the tendency of people to agree with a groups so that they fit in

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obedience

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where an individual or group behaves in a certain way on the orders or rules set down by a figure of authority

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power

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a person has power if they can influence the thoughts or behaviour of others

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social loafing

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an individual puts in less effort when in a group then they do individually

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status

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the position of an individual within a group