Social

Question 1

Social influence

Answer 1

The effects of the presence or actions of others, either real or imagined, on the way people think, feel and behave.

Question 2

Group

Answer 2

Any collection of two or more people who interact with and influence one another who share a common purpose

Question 3

Characteristics of a group

Answer 3

Number of individuals

The individual’s must interact for longer than a moment

The individual’s must influence one another

The individual’s must share a common goal

Question 4

Status

Answer 4

The importance of an individuals ‘ position in a group, as perceived by members of the group.

Question 5

Power

Answer 5

An individual’s ability to control or influence the thoughts, feelings or behaviour of another person.

Question 6

Role expectations

Answer 6

There are expectations to how you behave once you take on a role which influences how a person will behave within a group, particularly if they have status or power.

Question 7

Obedience

Answer 7

Following the commands of someone with authority, or the laws of society

Question 8

Conformity

Answer 8

Tendency to adjust ones thoughts, feelings or behaviour in ways that are in agreement with an individual or group, or with accepted standards about how a person should behave.