Social Control

Important to note that you need to assess two main implications: 1. Ethical 2. Practical So, remind yourself what the difference is…..

Learning Outcomes By the end of the lesson you should be able to describe what we mean by social control You will be able to identify at least 2 techniques have been used to control people and their behaviour You will be able to describe one practical and one ethical implication of social control

Social control is the term given to the regulation of people’s behaviour for social purposes. The different approaches in psychology have led to different techniques of social control

Social control includes social mechanisms that regulate individual and group behaviour, leading to conformity and compliance to the rules of a given society or social group. Many mechanisms of social control are cross cultural, if only in the control mechanisms used to prevent the establishment of chaos. There are two basic forms of social control Internalisation or norms and values the use of sanctions which can be either positive (rewards) or negative (punishment)

There are a number of situations in which psychological knowledge and techniques are used to alter or control people’s behaviour….think of an example Some are uncontroversial as we tend to agree that certain behaviours need controlling – can you think of an example? Others raise issues of personal freedom …..eg?

TYPES OF POWER French and Raven (1960) identified EXPERT POWER REWARD POWER LEGITIMATE POWER COERCIVE POWER REFERENT POWER Complete worksheet

Remember the deviation from social norms definition of abnormality? SOCIAL CONTROL social norms and customs define us as a society or culture Keep us in control to an extent and If you go against social norms it is considered ‘abnormal’ or ‘deviant’ DISCUSS Remember the deviation from social norms definition of abnormality?

Who should have the power to control someone else's behaviour?

What means are appropiate to control someone elses behaviour?

When is control appropiate?

Who should be controlled?

Discuss in groups…. Be ready to share ideas… WHO should have the power to control someone? WHEN is control appropriate? WHO should be controlled? WHAT means are appropriate to control someone? STOP