Status and Power in Groups Flashcards
Group
Two or more people who interact over a period of time, have influence on each other and share a common goal.
Power
A person has power if they can influence the thoughts or behaviors of others.
Status
The position of an individual within a group.
Democratic
A style of leadership where the leader negotiates decisions with the group.
Authoritarian
A style of leadership where the leader actively makes all decisions and has control over the group.
Laissez-Faire
A style of leadership where the leader does not actively make any decisions, and lets the group control themselves.
Deindividuation
A sense of anonymity and loss of individuality that comes from being in a situation where individuals can’t be identified personally; individuals are more likely to commit antisocial acts.
Obedience
Where an individual or group behaves in a certain way on the orders or rules set down by a figure of authority.
Authority
The power to order individuals to behave in a certain manner.
Conformity
Behaviour, beliefs and actions that comply with a groups behaviour, beliefs and actions.
Normative Influence
The tendency of people to agree with a group so that they can fit in.
Individualist Culture
The importance of oneself achieving goals is prioritised over the needs of society.
Collectivist Culture
Priority of society’s goals as a whole are emphasised above personal goals.
Informational Influence
The increased likelihood that an individual will conform when they do not believe they have the same ability as other to provide a correct response.
Social Loafing
When an individual puts less effort when in a group then they do individually.
