Conformity & Group Behaviour: Definitions Flashcards
What does Solidarity mean?
The ties that unite members of a group.
What does Informal Group mean?
Less intimate gatherings of people with less explicit rules.
What does Primary Group mean?
A small and emotionally connected group of people.
What does Secondary Group mean?
A larger and less connected group of people.
What does Virtual Community mean?
A group of people that comminute online.
What does Altruism mean?
The unselfish regard for the needs and interests of others.
What does Prosocial Behaviour mean?
A form of Altruism where group members care for each other.
What is a Mob?
A disorderly crowd of people.
What does Compliance mean?
Following group behaviour to avoid punishment.
What is the notion of Group Think?
When members of the group are overfocused on reaching an agreement they overlook other alternatives.
What are the 6 factors that affect Conformity?
- Group Size
- Group Unaminity
- Difficult Task
- Self-Esteem
- Status of Members
- Public vs Private Response
