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Conformity and Group Dynamics

The psychological phenomena that occur when individuals are part of a group, including conformity, social loafing, groupthink, and the formation of stereotypes, and how these factors impact decision-making and behavior

intermediate
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Psychology
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Conformity and group dynamics are essential concepts in understanding social behavior. Conformity refers to the tendency of individuals to align their beliefs and actions with those of a group, which can be influenced by social norms and peer pressure. Group dynamics, on the other hand, examines how...

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Key Terms

Conformity
The act of aligning attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.

Example: A student changes their opinion on a topic to fit in with their friends.

Group Dynamics
The study of how people interact within groups.

Example: Analyzing how team members communicate during a project.

Peer Pressure
Influence from members of one's peer group.

Example: A teenager feels pressured to try smoking because their friends do.

Groupthink
A phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a group leads to irrational decision-making.

Example: A team ignores potential risks to maintain consensus on a project.

Normative Influence
Conformity based on the desire to be accepted by others.

Example: A person dresses a certain way to fit in with a social group.

Social Influence
The effect that other people have on an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

Example: A person changes their opinion after discussing it with friends.

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Strategies for resolving disagreements within groups, which can be influenced by group dynamics.
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Key Concepts

Social InfluenceGroupthinkPeer PressureNormative Influence