social approach Flashcards
what is conformity?
when some changes what they think, say or do to fit in
what is normative social influence?
when we agree with others because we want to be accepted
what is informational social influence?
when we agree with others because we believe it’s correct
what is internalisation?
when you go along with the groups opinion because they believe it’s correct
what is identification?
when you temporarily go along with the group but privately don’t agree if if you try to
what is compliance?
when you conform publicly but disagrees privately
what is social categorisation?
putting people into social groupings based on their shared characteristics
what are stereotypes?
fixed views of other people based on their perceived membership
what is intra dynamics?
the psychological process that take place in any group
what are roles?
the functions that individuals perform within a group
what are common goals?
the outcomes of the group are shared and they work towards it
what is group cohesion?
the extent to which group members are psychologically bonded
what is groupthink?
the tendency of cohesive groups to strive for agreement
what is social facilitation?
the tendency for the individual to perform better on a talk when other people are present
what is self concept?
a collection of beliefs about oneself
