Terminology Flashcards
Social identity
Self-concept derived from relationships and memberships. Usually held by two or more people from the same group
And extension of the group.
Entitativity
Quality of an entity, groups of individual perceived to be a group than separate individuals
Hawthorne effect
Change of behaviours when individuals know that they are observed
Groupthink
Strong concurrence-seeking tendency that interferes with effective group decision making
Sociometer theory
Analysis of self-esteem not being an index of self-worth but monitor of degree of inclusion and exclusion
Optimal distinctiveness theory
Degree to balance three basic needs
Need for assimilation
Need for connected
Need for autonomy
Social motivation?
Need for affiliation
Need for intimacy
Need for power
Minimax principle
Engage in maximum rewards with lesser cost.
Social impact theory
Social influence depending on strength, immediacy, no. of people
Agentic state
Subordinates marked reduction in autonomy and unable to resist authority. Hence conforming.
Leadership substitution theory
Factors combined to reduce or eliminate the need for a leader.
Implicit leadership theory
Take for granted of all qualities of a leader, from people they lead.
Terror mgmt. theory
Explains that without rationalising, some leaders rise to popularity, solely because the individuals know that doom is near
Contingency theory
Leadership success depends on style and favourability of group. Depends on the interaction of personal characteristics and group situation.
Ringelmann theory
People become less productive when they work with others. As group increases, production loss at a gradual decreasing rate.
