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To passively agree to something to which there are no apparent consequences Example: Gender Conformity http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71h6LZKXTc&f eature=related http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a71h6LZKXTc&f eature=related
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When there is an emergency, the more bystanders there are the less likely we are to help Example: Homeless man needed medical attention http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZpBgZ4WgjE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZpBgZ4WgjE Famous Case: Murder of Kitty Genovese (1960)
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If we make a commitment we feel bound to follow through, for fear of social rejection Makes it more difficult to change our minds Example: Milgram Obedience Study Participants felt obligated to continue shocking the ‘students’ even though they did not want to – were told they were obligated to participate
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When we talk to others, we tend to subconsciously change our style of speech (accent, rate, words etc.) towards the style used by the listener To build rapport (relationship) and seek approval Example – people who live in England but do not have a British accent, tend to speak with a mild accent after a period of time – and they use the slang/language that the local people use – in order to fit in
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Group cohesion is more important than speaking up to avoid conflict Occurs when a group makes faulty decisions because group pressures lead to a deterioration of mental competence, reality, and moral judgment Groups affected by groupthink ignore alternatives and tend to take irrational actions that dehumanize other groups. Example: Launch of Space Shuttle Challenger (1986) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4JOjcDFtBE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j4JOjcDFtBE Determined to have a successful launch to regain public support for their program, officials ignored engineering reports that the O-rings installed to protect the rocket motors might not be safe. The spacecraft broke apart 73 seconds into its flight, leading to the deaths of its seven crew members.
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Under scrutiny, we intentionally try to influence the impression others have of us Ex. Job interview – dress appropriately, careful language etc. Other Enhancement: To make others feel good through flattery
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When unsure how to behave we copy others behaviours Assume others know what they are doing Example: Solomon Ashe Conformity Experiment
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The more we see others behaving in a certain way or making particular decisions, the more we feel obliged to follow suit The forces are strongest when we care most about respect and love from others in the group Example: Cult Behaviour
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Assume nothing is wrong as no one seems concerned Adopting norms, even if you do not agree with them, Part of the individual sacrifice that people accept as a price of group membership Research: Smoke filled room study http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5YwN4NW5o http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE5YwN4NW5o
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Common social norm where if someone helps you in any way, then you are obliged to return the favor Research: Christmas Card Study http://www.acrwebsite.org/volumes/display.asp?id =11096 http://www.acrwebsite.org/volumes/display.asp?id =11096
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People will fall rapidly into the expectations they have about the roles they take even if it goes against their values or morals Research: Stanford Prison Experiment
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People will be unwilling to publicly express their opinion if they believe they are in the minority But are more vocal if they are part of the majority Works because we fear social rejection
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