Unit 4 A Sec 1- The Power of Group Dynamics Flashcards
Conformity
The process by which individuals adjust their thoughts, feelings, or behavior so align with those of a group, as a result of real or imagined group pressure
Normative Social Influence
The influence to conform to the positive expectations of others, driven by the desire to be liked or accepted by the group
Social Norms
Unwritten rules that dictate acceptable behavior within a society or group, influencing how individuals act and interact
Social Comparison
The process of evaluating oneself by comparing with others, often to assess one’s abilities, status, or opinions
Upward Social Comparison
Comparing oneself to others who are perceived to be better off or more skilled, which can motivate self- improvement but may also decrease self-esteem
Downward Social Comparison
Comparing oneself to others who are perceived to be worse off or less skilled, which can boost self- esteem but may also foster complacency
Informational Social Influence
The influence to accept info from others as evidence about reality , often occurring in situations where the correct action or belief is uncertain
Obidience
The act of following direct commands, usually from an authority figure, even if they contradict personal beliefs or morals
Social Faciltation
The tendency for people to perform differently when in the presence of others, typically showing improved performance on simple or well-practiced tasks and worse performance on complex or new tasks
Group Polarization
When people in a group talk about an idea, the often end up agreeing even more strongly w/ each other; making their group opinion more extreme
Groupthink
The desire for harmony or conformity in a group leads to irrational or dysfunctional decisionmaking outcomes. Members suppress dissenting opinion, leading to a loss of induvidiual creativity and responsibility
Bystander Effect
The phenomenon where individual are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present, The greater the number of bystanders, the less likely any one individual is to help
Diffusion of Reponsibility
The tendency for individuals to feel less responsible for taking action or helping in a situation when others are present, leading to a decrease in the likelihood of intervention
Social Loafing
The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group than when working alone.
