understanding of social psychology Flashcards
summarise what is meant by social psychology
the study of individuals, groups and social norms within society and the role these factors have on influencing behaviour / feelings
define ‘social influence’
changes in behaviour caused by other people
define ‘cultural/social norms’
socially acceptable expectations
define ‘social roles’
a position you have in society which plays a role in how you act and how others act towards you
define ‘individual interactions’
the influence that one person has on the behaviour of another individual
define ‘social setting’
how you might behave depending on the setting you are in and how we conform to social contexts
define ‘obedience’
obeying instructions and orders from a perceived legitimate authority
define ‘compliance’
going along with what someone says while not necessarily agreeing with it
define ‘conformity’
doing something against your own inclinations but not because you were instructed to by someone
define ‘dissent’
to publicly disagree with an official opinion / decision
define ‘internalisation’
obeying with agreement
