Social Influence Flashcards
Factor that influence Conformity
Size
Group size will increase conformity, increase the pressure of following the group. Size is smaller conformity is not effective.
Conformity
Change in behaviour due to imagined or real pressure.
Factor that influence Conformity
Unanimity
Increase conformity as participants say the same answer.
Factor that influence Conformity
Anonymity
Increase conformity as participants don’t know each other.
Conformity Practical Implication
Politicians, law makers and police use conformity to make the public follow the law.
Obedience
Following the orders or command of a figure of authority.
Deindividuation
Term used to describe a temporary situation in which an individual loses his/her sense of identity and responsibility.
Deindividuation Practical Implication
The use of CCTV cameras, has helped reduce crime. The chances of deindividuation are reduced when someone feels they are being watched.
Factor that influence Deindividuation
Anonymity
Deindividuation will increase when the crowd do not know each other.
Factor that influence Deindividuation
The mood of the crowd will affect Deindividuation, with a negative reaction it will increase.
Bystander intervention
When a person intervenes to help somebody in an emergency situation.
Bystander apathy
When a person does not intervene to help somebody in an emergency situation.
Factors the increase Bystander Apathy
Population
Increased population of bystander apathy enlarges, leaving no one to intervene with the situation to help someone.
Social loafing
Putting less effort into doing something when you are with others doing the same thing.
Practical implication of Social Loafing
Voting is an example where people don’t vote because they think it wouldn’t count in such a huge population.
