PSYCH 2367.01 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Social Proof, Stationary Point, Motion Perception
12 Feb 2018
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2) a, b, cs can be influenced by other ppl or the idea or imagined presence of other ppl. The tendency to behave or think in ways that are consistent w/ group norms. 6) yielding to influence vs resisting influence. Obedience compliance conformity independence assertiveness defiance. A small, stationary point of light in a dark environment appears to move (motion perception relies on relativity to references, w/o features, hard to tell stability or instability of distant items) P"s judge movement in groups (over 3 sessions) After multiple group sessions, participants agree on how far the light is moving. The influence of the group persists when the participant is alone. Determining line length: participant always gives response after others have responded. On critical trials, confederate always give incorrect answers. 23) the critical point is about 3 or more ppl in a group. Participants conformed on of trials where confederate gave incorrect answers.
