Social Psychology Concepts

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Conformity

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Changing one's behavior to match group norms.

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Compliance

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Agreeing to a request due to social pressure.

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Obedience

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Following orders from an authority figure.

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Normative influence

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Conforming to gain social approval.

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Informational influence

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Conforming because you believe others have more information.

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Groupthink

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A phenomenon where group members prioritize harmony over critical thinking.

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Social loafing

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Reduced effort when working in a group.

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Deindividuation

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Loss of self-awareness in a large group.

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Social facilitation

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Improved performance due to the presence of others.

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Attitude

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A positive or negative evaluation of a person, object, or idea.