status and social power within groups Flashcards
group
- consists of 2 or more people
- interact with each other
- individuals must influence each other
- common purpose
collective
- a gathering of people who have minimal interaction
- they may share a common goal
status
an individuals position within a group
power
an individuals ability to control or influence the thoughts, feelings and behaviour of another person
what are the types of power
- reward
- coercive
- referent
- expert
- informational
- legitimate
reward power
ability to provide a desired response
eg. teacher can allow students to leave early
coercive
ability to provide an unpleasant response
eg. teacher can detain students
informational
having knowledge that others desire
eg. secretary knows where all information is filed
legitimate
power is given by a higher authority and may be due to role or position
eg. police officer or coach of sports team
expert
power is due to skills and depth of knowledge
eg. doctor or motor mechanic
referent
power from others desire to relate to the person
eg. admired sports star or a good friend
leadership styles
- democratic
- authoritarian
- laissez faire
peer group
a persons friends and acquaintences of similar age, interests and social standing
peer pressure
influence of members from a peer group
peer pressure contributes to behaviour in 4 main areas
- social activities
- relationships
- groups norm
- risk taking behaviours
