chapter 7 (individual and group behaviour)

Question 1

Define group polarization.

Answer 1

The tendency of a group member to shift their initial views to ones that are in line with other members

Question 2

Define deindividuation.

Answer 2

Reduced self-consciousness and inner restraint that can occur when in a group or crowd

Question 3

List the key findings of the Stanford Prison Experiment.

Answer 3

People tend to take on the roles they’re given, power can also be abused

Question 4

Define obedience.

Answer 4

Following the commands of someone with authority, or rules / laws

Question 5

Explain the difference between constructive and destructive obedience.

Answer 5

Constructive obedience: Compliance with the orders of an authority that results in a positive outcome

Destructive obedience: Compliance with the orders of an authority that results in a negative outcome

Question 6

Define social loafing.

Answer 6

The tendency to make less effort when involved in a group activity vs working alone

Question 7

Define what the term confederate means.

Answer 7

An individual who pretends to be a participant in an experiment but is actually part of the research team