Chapter 9: Intergroup Relations

Question 1

Deindividuation

Answer 1

the tendency to not follow normal rules of behaviours as a result of losing one’s self-awareness

Question 2

Anonymity (deindivduation)

Answer 2

Becoming anonymous in a crowd, individuals less distinguishable. uniforms or face painted/covered

Question 3

Accountability (deindividuation)

Answer 3

(or lack of it) people are less likely to be identified therefore they do not have to take responsibility for one action

Question 4

Decrease in Self-Awareness(deindividuation)

Answer 4

less sense of themselves as distinct individuals, less focus on matching their behaviour to their normal standards

Question 5

Zimbardo Prison Experiement

Answer 5

Result: Participants identified with the roles they were given; guards acted aggressively and prisoners became submissive. Terminated after 6 days.

Question 6

Social Identity Theory

Answer 6

The theory that posits that each person strives to enhance their self-esteem, which is composed of two parts personal identity and social identity. Associated with successful groups to increase feelings of self-worth.