Psychology Unit 2. CHP.18,19,20 Flashcards
Define “Social influence”
is the change in behaviour that one person causes in another, intentionally or unintentionally, as a result of the way the changed person perceives themselves in relationship to the influencer, other people and society in general.
Define “Power”
the use of a strong influence or control over others in a variety of settings.
Describe the characteristics of a group
- 2 or more people
- people interact with eachother over a time
- must influence eachother
- must share a common purpose
Define ‘Status’, ‘Peer pressure’ and ‘peer influence’
Status:is the honour or prestige attached to one’s position in society (one’s social position)
Peer pressure: when your group influence/pressure you into doing certain things.contributes to social activites,relationships,grouo norms and risk taking behaviours.
Peer influence: is a better way to describe how teenagers’ behaviour is shaped by wanting to feel they belong to a group of friends or peers.e.g. being sincere,having status,being responsible,entertaining others.
What is the source of power in a group?
If there is a reasonable expectation that the second person will behave in the way the first person desires, even against the 2nd’s own wishes.
Define ‘legitimate power’
power given by a higher authority figure, may be due to role or position
Describe conformity in terms of group size and wanting to be accepted
more people in group - more likely to conform
What does ‘obedience’ involve
complying with commands given by an authority figure
Define ‘bullying’ and the requirements for something to be classified as bullying
repeated and deliberate misuse of behaviour through verbal,physical and social behaviour.
must be repetitive, derliberate and ongoing
Define; ‘social responsibility norm’, ‘audience inhibition’ and ‘bystander intervention’ in terms of helping someone in need
social responsibility: when you are expected to help people in need without expecting anything back.
What motivates someone to help stop bullying
if they’ve been bullied before they can relate to the victim and stand up to them
Describe the cost-benefit analysis in terms of helping behaviour
reviewing the positive or negative outcomes you’ll get if you help someone
What is the ‘reciprocity norm’
if someone does us a favour we feel to give one back. “do unto others as they do unto you”
How does mood affect ‘helping behaviour’?
better mood+ more likely to do prosocial acts
Define ‘expert power’ and ‘legitimate power’
expert power- power due to skills and depth of knowledge
legitimate power- power given by a higher authority, may be due to role or position
