Social Processes, Attitudes, and Behaviors Flashcards
Social Facilitation
Perform at different level when around others
Deindividuation
Loss of self awareness in large groups which can lead to changes in behavior
Bystander Effect
Individuals are less likely to help when in a group
Group Polarization
Make more extreme decisions when decided by groups
Groupthink
Make decision where majority of the group thinks is best without considering other options
Assimilation
One culture melts into the other
Multiculturalism
Encouragement of multiple cultures to coexist within a community
Subculture
Where one group distinguishes itself from the primary group
Hispanic - Cuban - Oriental
Socialization
Developing and spreading thoughts and ideas
Norms
Acceptable boundaries and behaviors in society
Stigma
Extreme dislike or disapproval of a person or group based on perceived differences
Deviance
Any violation of society’s norms
Conformity
Changing believes to fit into a group
Compliance
Changing behaviors after being requested to
Obedience
Taking instructions from a perceived authority figure