Media Analysis Flashcards
What is prosocial behaviour?
Occurs when a person selflessly does something to help somebody else, with
little regard for their own self-interest or personal safety and is viewed positively by society.
What is anti-social behaviour?
Selfish voluntary behavior that deliberately causes physical or psychological harm to another person and is viewed negatively by society.
What defines a group?
formed when two or more people interact together with a purpose. It must consist of 2+ people. Individuals must influence each other. Members of a group must have a common purpose.
Define status
Within a group, each member has an identifiable status. Status is the importance of an individual’s position in the group, as perceived by the other members of the group.
• An individual’s status can have an important effect on their behaviour towards others in the group.
• It may influence how they are expected to behave, how they should be treated and/or how much power or control they have over the group
Define power
The amount of influence that an individual can exert over another person.
Most of our interactions and relationships involve power to some degree, even if we are unaware of it.
Define Referent power?
Individuals identify with or want to be like or liked by this person. We refer to the person for direction. Example: A celebrity or sports start
What is legitimate power?
The individual’s status in a group or society in general gives them the
right to exercise power over those with a lower status. Based on acceptance of their role. Example: A policeman or a teacher
What is expert power?
Having special knowledge and skills that are desirable or needed. Example: A doctor or a mechanic
Define legitimacy of authority
Individuals are more likely to obey individuals whom they
perceive to have a higher status. This higher status allows individuals who are following commands to conclude that the person who issues the instruction is responsible for their behaviour and they were only following orders.
Define group pressure
Individuals are more likely to disobey orders if other members of the group have the courage to go against the command also.
