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Social Influence and Group Behavior

The study of how people are affected by the presence of others, including social loafing, person perception, attitudes, and behavior in groups, as well as the impact of social influence on individual behavior, including stereotypes and prejudice

intermediate
3 hours
Psychology
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Social influence and group behavior are crucial concepts in understanding how individuals interact within society. Social influence encompasses the ways in which people change their thoughts and actions based on the presence of others, while group behavior examines how individuals behave in a collec...

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Key Terms

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

Example: A student dressing similarly to their peers to fit in.

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

Example: A team ignoring potential risks to maintain consensus.

Social Norms
Expected standards of behavior within a group.

Example: Shaking hands when greeting someone.

Obedience
Compliance with the commands of an authority figure.

Example: Following a teacher's instructions in class.

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

Example: A teenager trying smoking because friends do.

Social Facilitation
Improvement in performance when in the presence of others.

Example: A runner performing better in a race with spectators.

Related Topics

Social Psychology
The study of how people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by the actual, imagined, or implied presence of others.
intermediate
Group Dynamics
The study of how people interact in groups and the effects of group membership on behavior.
intermediate
Persuasion Techniques
Methods used to influence others' attitudes or behaviors.
advanced

Key Concepts

ConformityGroupthinkSocial NormsObedience