PSYC 3430 Lecture Notes - Pluralistic Ignorance, Misgivings, Job Satisfaction
24 Jul 2012
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Group processes are shaped by unobservable but influential, group structures. Group structure the underlying pattern of roles, norms and networks of relations among members that define and organize the group. Shared set of rules that define how the group acts. Norms are the emergent, consensual standards that regulate group members" behaviours. Emergent because the develop gradually during the course of interaction among members. Consensual because norms are shared rules of action: norms are social standards that are accepted by a substantial proportion of the group. Norms provide direction and motivation, organize social interactions and make other people"s responses predictable and meaningful. Do not lie to members of the group. Prescriptive norms: define the socially appropriate way to respond in a social situation, a consensual standard that identifies preferable, positively sanctioned behaviours behaviours. Andes plane crash food should be shared equally.
