Unit 9 Vocab

Front

What is the term for the mental discomfort experienced when holding two conflicting beliefs?

Back

Cognitive dissonance

Front

Which concept refers to the loss of self-awareness in groups?

Back

Deindividuation

Front

The tendency to attribute others' behaviors to internal factors is known as ________.

Back

Fundamental attribution error

Front

What is the phenomenon where group discussions lead to more extreme positions?

Back

Group polarization

Front

The practice of thinking or making decisions as a group in a way that discourages creativity or individual responsibility is called ________.

Back

Groupthink

Front

Which effect describes the influence of a positive impression in one area to influence opinion in another area?

Back

Halo effect

Front

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms is known as ________.

Back

Conformity

Front

What is the term for following orders from an authority figure?

Back

Obedience

Front

The practice of exchanging things with others for mutual benefit is called ________.

Back

Reciprocity

Front

What is the reduction in individual effort when working in a group?

Back

Social loafing