Psychology 7.3 Status and Power + 7.4 Groupthink + 7.5 Group Polarisation Flashcards
1
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Status
A
The importance of someone’s position in a group, perceived by other members of the group
2
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Power
A
An individual’s ability to control/influence another person, even when they resist
3
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Social Power
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When power is involved in a social interaction
4
Q
Groupthink
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Individual’s strong tendency to seek agreement when decision making or problem solving in a group
5
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Group Polarisation
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- Tendency of a group member to shift their initial views to a more extreme position
