social influence Flashcards
obedience
complying with the orders of an authority figure
authority figure
someone with more power and control
conformity
matching behaviors and beliefs of others in order to fit in
types of conforming behavior
compliance
internalization
Identification
compliance
going along with the majority even though we privately do not agree
Internalization
going along with a group because we do not know how to behave and genuinely accept the beliefs
Identification
temporarily adopting the behaviors of a group
Normative social influence
compliance because of need to fit in (superficial change)
Informational social influence
adopt to others beliefs and behaviors
short term normative social influence
going along with other people to fit in for a short amount of time
DeIndividualization
loss of personal awareness and responsibility when in a group setting
prosocial behavior
helpful, kind, cooperative and peaceful
Antisocial behavior
unhelpful, destructive and aggressive
what did milgrim find out increases levels of obedience
proximity, legitimacy and power
loss of identity
more anonymous (DeIndividualization)