social influence Flashcards
social influence definition
the change in behaviour that one person causes in another, intentionally or unintentionally
conformity definition
the act of yielding to group pressure
crowd behaviour definition
refers to a group of people who have come together for a common purpose. people loose their identify when in a crowd and may go along with the antisocial behaviour.
collective behaviour definition
the behaviour of 2 or more individuals who are acting together, collective behaviour suggests that a person may loose their sense of personal control and is now part of the greater power.
anti-social behaviour definition
actions which go against or harms society in some way
pro-social behaviour definition
actions which benefit society
example of pro-social behaviour
giving to charity
what is a situational factor
A situational factor is an external influence which can impact a child or young person’s life
what is normative conformity
This type of conformity involves changing one’s behaviour in order to fit in with a group.
example of normative conformity
For example, a teenager might dress in a certain style because they want to look like their peers who are members of a particular group.
example of situational factor
parents divorcing
what is informational conformity
Informational conformity is the change in opinions or behaviour that occurs when we conform to people whom we believe have accurate information.
what is a confederate
In a research experiment confederates are individuals who seem to be participants but in reality are part of the research team.
what is group norm
Group norms are the expectations and behaviours associated with a social group, such as a nationality, an organization, or a sports team.
what is deinividuation
a psychological state in which an individual looses their personal identity and takes on a group identity influences by the people around them
what is a collective society
the tendency to view oneself as a member of a larger (family or social) group, rather than as an isolated, independent being. a social or cultural tradition, ideology, or personal outlook that emphasizes the unity of the group or community rather than each person’s individuality.
what is a legitimate authority
Legitimacy of authority refers to the perceived right of an authority figure to have power and control over others. This can be based on various factors, such as expertise, position, and tradition.
what is an agentic state
when an individual does not feel responsible for their actions as they acting under the authority of others around them
what is an autonomous state
A mindset where we behave independently, make our own decisions about how to behave and take responsibility for the consequences of our actions.
what is morality
an absence of, indifference towards, disregard for, or incapacity for morality.
what is an authoritarian personality
The authoritarian personality is a personality type characterized by a disposition to treat authority figures with unquestioning obedience and respect.
definition of dispositional
unique characteristics that influence behaviour and actions in an individual.
definition of locus of control
Locus of Control refers to an individual’s perception about the underlying main causes of events in his/her life.
definition of minority influence
Is a form of social influence whereby a minority of people persuade others to adopt their beliefs and behaviours.
definition of commitment
Psychological commitment refers to a tendency to resist. change in preference in response to conflicting information. or experience.
definition of consistent
Behavioural consistency refers to people’s tendency to behave in a manner that matches their past decisions or behaviours.
