si Flashcards
What is conformity?
Conformity is a type of social influence where individuals change their behavior to fit in with a group.
What is compliance?
Compliance is a type of social influence where individuals change their behavior in response to a direct request.
What is internalization?
Internalization is a type of social influence where individuals change their behavior and opinions to match those of a group.
What is informational social influence?
Informational social influence occurs when individuals conform because they believe others are correct in their judgments.
What is normative social influence?
Normative social influence occurs when individuals conform to be accepted and avoid rejection by a group.
What is the Asch conformity experiment?
The Asch conformity experiment was a study that demonstrated the power of conformity in group situations.
What is the bystander effect?
The bystander effect is the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help in an emergency situation when others are present.
What is social loafing?
Social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort in a group task compared to when working alone.
What is deindividuation?
Deindividuation is the loss of self-awareness and self-restraint in group situations that foster arousal and anonymity.
What is groupthink?
Groupthink is a phenomenon where group members prioritize harmony and conformity over critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints.
