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What are social norms?
What is ideology?
A consistent set of beliefs by groups or individuals.
Define social polarization.
Segregation within a society that emerges from income inequality and other factors.
What is groupthink?
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Authoritarianism favors strict rules.
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What does laissez-faire mean?
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What does democratic mean?
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Define group pressure.
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What is compliance?
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What is the foot in the door technique?
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What is obedience?
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Define aggression.
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What is catharsis?
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What does bystander mean?
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Define social loafing.
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What is deindividuation?
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What is prejudice?
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Define stereotype.
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What is discrimination?
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What is attribution theory?
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Study Notes
Key Concepts in Social Psychology
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Social Norms: Expectations within a group for appropriate attitudes and behaviors among members.
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Ideology: A consistent belief system shared by individuals or groups.
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Social Polarization: The division of society into distinct groups due to factors such as income inequality, which can lead to social segregation among different economic classes.
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Groupthink: A phenomenon where harmony and consensus within a group lead to a decline in critical thinking and individual dissent.
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Authoritarianism: A political or social tendency that emphasizes strict obedience to authority, potentially at the expense of personal freedom.
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Laissez-faire: An economic principle advocating minimal governmental interference in economic activities.
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Democracy: A political system where the power lies with the people, who elect representatives to create and enforce laws.
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Group Pressure: Social influence exerted by a group, compelling individuals to adjust their behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes to fit group dynamics.
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Compliance: The act of conforming to a request or demand from another person or group.
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Foot-in-the-Door Technique: A persuasion strategy involving starting with a small request followed by a larger, related request.
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Obedience: Behavioral changes prompted by directives from an authority figure, often seen in structured environments.
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Aggression: Intentional behavior aimed at causing physical or psychological harm to others.
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Catharsis: The release of emotional tension, often linked to expressing or processing feelings.
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Bystander Effect: A phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when other observers are present; likelihood of assistance decreases with more witnesses.
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Social Loafing: The tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working in a group compared to when they are individually accountable.
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Deindividuation: A psychological state characterized by diminished self-awareness and self-restraint within group settings, often leading to impulsive behavior.
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Prejudice: A negative bias or attitude directed towards a specific group, often based on race or ethnicity.
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Stereotype: Oversimplified beliefs or ideas about a group of people.
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Discrimination: Inequitable treatment of individuals based on their group membership, frequently manifesting as unfair actions or policies.
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Attribution Theory: A framework for understanding how individuals interpret and explain the behavior of themselves and others, either through situational contexts or personal characteristics.
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Test your understanding of essential social psychology concepts. This quiz covers key ideas such as social norms, groupthink, and the effects of social polarization. Explore how these concepts influence individual behavior and group dynamics.