Status and power in groups

Question 1

What is Social Influence

Answer 1

the effects of the presence or actions of others, either real or imagined, on the way people think, feel and behave
it can be
-exerted in many different ways and may come from a person group or institution
-it can be constructive (helpful), destructive (harmful) or neutral (no effect)

Question 2

What is a group

Answer 2

A group is a collection of 2 or more people
to be called a group, the individuals involved must also interact with and influence one another
they must also share a common purpose or goal

Question 3

What does status mean

Answer 3

status refers to the importance of an individuals position in the group, as perceived by members of the group
can affect the expectations that individuals of each others behaviour

Question 4

What does power refer to

Answer 4

power refers to an individuals ability to control or influence the thoughts, feelings or behaviours of others

Question 5

what are the 6 types of social power

Answer 5

-reward power
-coercive power
-legitimate power
-referant power
-informational power
-expert power

Question 6

what is reward power

Answer 6

ability to give positive or negative consequences

Question 7

what is coercive power

Answer 7

ability to give negative or positive consequences in response to specific behaviour

Question 8

what is legitimate power

Answer 8

an individuals status or position in a group that gives them the right power over those beneath them

Question 9

what is referant power

Answer 9

individuals identify with or want to be like or liked by this person

Question 10

what is informational power

Answer 10

having resources or information that are useful and are not available elsewhere

Question 11

what is expert power

Answer 11

having special knowledge and skills that are desirable or needed