chapter 7a Flashcards
GROUP
two or more people who interact and influence each other and share a common objective.
IN-GROUP
a group that an individual belongs to or identifies with
OUT-GROUP
a group that an individual does not belong to or identify with
NORM
a standard, value, or rule that outlines an appropriate behaviour or experience
e.g. of group norms and impacts on individual behaviour.
school-wearing correct uniform(formal)
friendship group-sitting together(informal)
workplace-arriving on time(formal)
SOCIAL IDENTITY THEORY
the tendency for people to favour their in-group over their out-group in order to enhance their sense of self-esteem
SOCIAL LOAFING
an individuals reduction in effort when work is performed in a group as compared to individually, due to the belief that others will step up and put in the effort.
factors promote social loafing
easy task, meaningfulness of the task, don’t personally identify with task
factors prevent social loafing
clear indications of individual efforts within a group(writing your name next to section of work), group interaction(more interaction during task)
CULTURE
the customs, behaviours, and values of a particular group in society
INDIVIDUALIST CULTURE
a culture that prioritises the needs and goals of individuals and values independence
COLLECTIVIST CULTURE
a culture that prioritises the needs and goals of groups.
individual behaviour influenced by…
social groups, culture
social groups influenced by…
group norms, social identity theory, social loafing
cultural norms influenced by…
individualistic values, collectivist values
