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What is the term that describes the process of adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others in a group?
What is the term that describes the process of adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others in a group?
Which type of social influence involves conforming to the behavior of others because we believe they have accurate information?
Which type of social influence involves conforming to the behavior of others because we believe they have accurate information?
What is the term that describes the tendency to agree to a request or demand from another person, even if you do not agree with it personally?
What is the term that describes the tendency to agree to a request or demand from another person, even if you do not agree with it personally?
What is the term that refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs toward individuals based on their membership in a particular group?
What is the term that refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs toward individuals based on their membership in a particular group?
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What is the term that describes the process of categorizing individuals into social groups based on common characteristics?
What is the term that describes the process of categorizing individuals into social groups based on common characteristics?
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What is the term that refers to the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task?
What is the term that refers to the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task?
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Study Notes
Social Influence
- Conformity refers to adjusting one's behavior or beliefs to match those of others in a group
- Informational social influence is a type of social influence that involves conforming to the behavior of others because we believe they have accurate information
- Compliance is the tendency to agree to a request or demand from another person, even if you do not agree with it personally
Prejudice and Stereotyping
- Prejudice refers to the negative attitudes and beliefs toward individuals based on their membership in a particular group
- Social categorization is the process of categorizing individuals into social groups based on common characteristics
- Stereotypes are beliefs or attitudes about individuals based on their membership in a particular group
Group Dynamics
- Groupthink occurs when members of a group prioritize consensus and harmony over critical evaluation of alternative viewpoints
- Roles refer to the expected behaviors and responsibilities associated with a particular position or status within a group
Self-Perception
- Self-efficacy refers to the belief in one's ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task
- Self-concept refers to an individual's perception of themselves, including their beliefs, attitudes, and values
- Self-esteem refers to an individual's overall sense of self-worth or value
Biases
- Fundamental attribution error involves attributing others' behavior to internal factors while overlooking situational factors
- Confirmation bias, hostile attribution bias, and cognitive biases are other types of biases that can affect our perceptions and judgments
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Test your knowledge of social influence, conformity, and compliance. Learn about the different types of social influence and how they affect our behavior and beliefs.
