PSY BEH 104S Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Cockroach, Groupthink, Fish Pond
14 Mar 2019
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Two or more people interacting in a was that their needs and goals influence one another. Groups & social norms previous lecture. The qualities of group members that bind groups together. More cohesive groups, more likely to retain group members. Groups are often homogenous; not much diversity because people want to feel similarly to the beliefs of the other group members. Can be hard to have very diverse groups because people resist. Closeness of a group contribute to better performance in many situations. Sometimes closeness, though, can interfere with making good decisions. Can inhibit you from expressing true opinion so you don"t upset your group that you are a part of. Groupthink will return to this idea later on* Social facilitation the presence of others influence on performance. The mere presence of others can often enhance performance. Norman triplett (1898) published what is recognized as the first study in social psychology. Study about cyclists riding by themselves versus with others.
