Overview
Social influence is a powerful force that shapes our behaviors and decisions in various contexts. It encompasses different types, including conformity, compliance, and obedience, each playing a unique role in how we interact with others. Understanding these concepts helps us navigate social situatio...
Key Terms
Example: Wearing similar clothes as friends to fit in.
Example: Agreeing to a friend's suggestion to go to a movie.
Example: A soldier following commands from a superior.
Example: A team ignoring potential risks to maintain consensus.
Example: Shaking hands when meeting someone.
Example: Feeling compelled to try smoking because friends do.
Related Topics
Group Dynamics
Study of how people interact in groups and the effects on behavior.
intermediatePersuasion Techniques
Methods used to influence others' attitudes or behaviors.
intermediateSocial Psychology
The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
advancedKey Concepts
ConformityComplianceObedienceGroupthink