Social Processes, Attitudes, and Behavior Flashcards
What is the Michelangelo principle?
the concept that the self is made up of both intrapersonal self, the ideas an individual has regarding his or her own abilities, traits and beliefs and the interpersonal self, the manner in which others influence the creation of the ideal self
What is social action?
defined as actions and behaviors that individuals are conscious of and performing because others are around
What is social facilitation?
people naturally exhibit a performance response when they know they are being watched
What is Yerkes-Dodson law of social facilitation?
being in the presence of others will significantly raise arousal, which enhances the ability to perform task one is already good at and hinders the performance of less familiar tasks
What is deindividualization?
a social phenomenon that occurs when individuals are in group settings and their behavior is dramatically different
What is an antinormative behavior?
behavior against the norm
What is the bystander effect?
a social phenomenon wherein individuals do not intervene to help victims when others are present
What is social loafing?
refers to the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when in a group setting than individually
What is peer pressure?
refers to the social influence placed on an individual by a group of people or another individual
