Social Psychology Midterm Review 2024

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What is obedience to authority?

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Obedience to authority refers to the act of following orders or instructions from an authority figure, often leading individuals to act against their own personal beliefs or values.

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What is diffusion of responsibility?

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Diffusion of responsibility is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals in a group feel less personal responsibility to act, often leading to inaction, especially in emergency situations.

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What is social facilitation?

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Social facilitation is the tendency for individuals to perform better on tasks when in the presence of others, particularly if the task is simple or well-practiced.

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What is conformity?

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Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, often influenced by social pressure.

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What is a social trap?

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A social trap is a situation where individuals prioritize personal gain over the common good, leading to negative consequences for the group.

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What is the bystander effect?

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The bystander effect is a social psychological phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when other people are present.

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What is the just world phenomenon?

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The just world phenomenon is the belief that the world is fair and that individuals get what they deserve, often leading to victim-blaming.

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What is altruism?

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Altruism is the selfless concern for the well-being of others, often leading to helping behaviors without expectation of reward.

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What is cognitive dissonance?

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Cognitive dissonance is the mental discomfort experienced when holding two or more contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

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What is automatic mimicry?

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Automatic mimicry is the unconscious imitation of the gestures, speech patterns, or attitudes of others, often occurring in social interactions.