Chapter 8 Flashcards
Co-Actor
A co-actor in social psychology refers to another person who is present and participating in a social situation or experiment.
Social Facilitation
Social facilitation refers to the phenomenon where people tend to perform better on simple or well-learned tasks when in the presence of others compared to when they are alone. However, for more complex or novel tasks, the presence of others may lead to a decrease in performance.
Social loafing
Social loafing is a phenomenon where individuals in a group tend to exert less effort towards a task than they would if they were working individually.
Dominant Response
to describe the tendency for individuals to perform automatic, habitual, and often incorrect actions or behaviors in response to a given situation, particularly when under pressure or in the presence of others.
Deindividuation
individuals lose their sense of individual identity and become more immersed in a group, often leading to a loss of self-awareness and inhibition.
Group Polarization
where group discussion leads to the strengthening of the initial attitudes of group members. In other words, group polarization is the tendency for a group to make more extreme decisions than the average decision of individual members prior to discussion.
Pluralistic Ignorance
a phenomenon where individuals privately reject a norm or belief, but assume that others accept it, and so they publicly conform to the norm or belief.
apply the social facilitation effect to the work place
The social facilitation effect is the phenomenon where people tend to perform better or worse based on the presence of others.
For example, if a team is working on a project together, their presence and input can motivate one another to work harder and achieve better results.
know what factors are needed for “groupthink” to occur
“Groupthink” is a phenomenon that occurs when a group of people make decisions without considering alternatives due to social pressures or a desire for harmony. Factors that contribute to groupthink include a high level of group cohesiveness, isolation from outside opinions, and a directive leader.
understand the influence of minorities and what is important for them to make an impact*
Minorities who are seen as sincere, knowledgeable, and confident are more likely to be persuasive than those who lack these qualities. Similarly, minorities who are seen as trustworthy and impartial are more likely to be listened to and taken seriously. The ability of minorities to influence the majority depends on a variety of factors, including their credibility, message, and delivery.
