PSYC 3430 Lecture 7: PSYC 3430 LECTURE 7 SUMMER 2019
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Comparison level for alternatives (clalt) standard by which individuals evaluate the quality of other groups that they may join informally is the lowest level of outcomes a member will accept - this impacts joining or leaving a group. What are norms: they are emergent and self organizing and consensual, regulates behaviour, provides directions and motivation. Descriptive norms: how people act, feel and think in a given situation. Injunctive norms: how people should act, feel and think in a given situation. Organizational citizenship behaviour: behaviour that goes beyond what is expected. Altruism: helpful behaviours directed towards individuals or groups within the organization. Autokinetic effect: the perceived movement of light upon a dark background (sensation and. 1/ informational influence: wanting to be correct and understand the right way to act. 2/ normative influence: wanting to be liked and accepted by others. 3/ pluralistic influence: doesn"t speak up because they know nothing will change.