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How does majority influence affect individual decision-making in groups?
How does majority influence affect individual decision-making in groups?
- Promotes conformity among members. (correct)
- Reduces the need for group cohesion.
- Encourages independent thinking.
- Facilitates a deeper analysis of issues.
What is a key characteristic of messaging from minority groups?
What is a key characteristic of messaging from minority groups?
- Focuses solely on majority compliance.
- Relies on conformity to be persuasive.
- Requires strict dogmatism to be effective.
- Benefits from being flexible and consistent. (correct)
What type of thinking do majority groups typically promote?
What type of thinking do majority groups typically promote?
- Convergent thinking. (correct)
- Analytical thinking.
- Critical thinking.
- Divergent thinking.
What is one potential outcome of exposure to minority messages?
What is one potential outcome of exposure to minority messages?
How are minorities typically perceived within group dynamics?
How are minorities typically perceived within group dynamics?
What do descriptive norms indicate?
What do descriptive norms indicate?
Which persuasion technique involves making a large request followed by a smaller one?
Which persuasion technique involves making a large request followed by a smaller one?
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of minority influence?
Which of the following statements best describes the concept of minority influence?
How does the foot-in-the-door technique work effectively?
How does the foot-in-the-door technique work effectively?
Which phenomenon explains heightened performance when individuals perform in front of others?
Which phenomenon explains heightened performance when individuals perform in front of others?
In the context of power, what does behavioral control through domination entail?
In the context of power, what does behavioral control through domination entail?
What is the purpose of the lowball technique in persuasion?
What is the purpose of the lowball technique in persuasion?
What effect does group polarization have on group discussions?
What effect does group polarization have on group discussions?
What primarily motivates individuals to conform to social norms?
What primarily motivates individuals to conform to social norms?
Which type of influence leads individuals to accept information from knowledgeable sources?
Which type of influence leads individuals to accept information from knowledgeable sources?
How does dissent within a group affect overall conformity?
How does dissent within a group affect overall conformity?
What does group polarization refer to in the context of group discussions?
What does group polarization refer to in the context of group discussions?
Which of the following best describes the meta-contrast principle?
Which of the following best describes the meta-contrast principle?
What effect might an intuitive group have on an individual's behavior?
What effect might an intuitive group have on an individual's behavior?
What can contribute to the depersonalization of out-group members?
What can contribute to the depersonalization of out-group members?
Which factor is most significant in driving individuals towards conformity when they are under observation?
Which factor is most significant in driving individuals towards conformity when they are under observation?
Flashcards
Social Facilitation
Social Facilitation
Performing better on tasks when others are present, due to arousal.
Descriptive Norm
Descriptive Norm
What most people do in a situation.
Injunctive Norm
Injunctive Norm
How people should behave; a prescriptive norm.
Door-in-the-Face Technique
Door-in-the-Face Technique
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Foot-in-the-Door Technique
Foot-in-the-Door Technique
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Milgram Experiment
Milgram Experiment
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Minority Influence
Minority Influence
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Diffusion of Responsibility
Diffusion of Responsibility
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Consistency in Minority Messaging
Consistency in Minority Messaging
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Divergent Thinking
Divergent Thinking
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Unintentional Conversion
Unintentional Conversion
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Normative Influence
Normative Influence
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Informational Influence
Informational Influence
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Group Polarization
Group Polarization
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Meta-contrast Principle
Meta-contrast Principle
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Depersonalization
Depersonalization
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Meta Contrast Ratio
Meta Contrast Ratio
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Intuitive Group
Intuitive Group
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What are the two types of Social Influence?
What are the two types of Social Influence?
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Study Notes
Social Comparison Theory
- Leon Festinger associated with lateral comparisons
- Objective sources of comparison are rare
- Drive toward uniformity in groups
- Comparisons to similar others lead to conformity
- Small groups become more similar over time
Downward Social Comparison
- People engage in downward social comparison to feel better about themselves.
- This often occurs when self-esteem is threatened.
- Example: Comparing grades or job status with someone doing worse.
Upward Social Comparison
- Upward comparisons are made to seek improvement.
- Exposure to idealized lifestyles on social media.
- Consistent upward comparisons can result in a contrast effect.
- The contrast effect lowers self-esteem.
- Feelings of inadequacy arise from unattainable standards.
- Choosing a comparison source who is better but attainable encourages continued effort.
Value Enhancement
- Value enhancement combines the desire to feel good with the need for accurate self-evaluation.
- People prefer comparison sources where they feel slightly superior.
Social Comparison Tasks
- For objective tasks: compare with dissimilar others.
- For subjective tasks: compare with similar others.
Bystander Effect
- Definition: People are less likely to help in emergencies when others are present.
- Help is more likely if a person is alone.
- Causes of the bystander effect include diffusion of responsibility and pluralistic ignorance.
Social Inhibition
- Emotional expression can be inhibited in public settings.
- People may suppress emotions when others are present.
Social Loafing
- Definition: Tendency to slack off in group situations.
- Some individuals rely on others to do the work.
Explanations for Social Inhibition
- Arousal levels can impact behavior in social situations.
- Uncertainty about how to behave leads to looking for normative cues.
- Example: Pluralistic ignorance occurs when individuals assume others' inaction means the situation isn't a problem.
- Incorrect assumptions about social norms
Social Inhibition
- Diffusion of responsibility.
- People feel less compelled to act when in a group.
- Evaluation apprehension
- Fear of looking bad or being judged by others.
Social Facilitation
- Definition of social facilitation: Performing better in front of others due to physiological arousal.
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Explore the intricacies of Social Comparison Theory, including the concepts of downward and upward social comparisons and their impact on self-esteem. Understand how these comparisons contribute to feelings of conformity, inadequacy, and the pursuit of improvement through value enhancement.
