PSYCH 111 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Normative Social Influence, Group Conflict, Groupthink
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Social psychology: examines the influence of social processes on the way people think, feel and behave. A positive or negative evaluation reaction toward a person, object, or concept. The durability or impact of an attitude. Impact: if it impacts behavior or thoughts. Predisposition to act in a certain way toward an object. Initial perceptions make a difference; and have shown strong effects. Asch"s study found that a person presented with positive traits first wsa found to be ___ Shared expectations about thoughts, feelings and behavior; can vary by time and place; culturally sensitive. Can vary by what you are exposed to. A set of norms which characterize how people in specific social positions should behave. The adjustment of people"s behavior, attitudes and beliefs to a group. Follow the opinions of those we believe have accurate knowledge and believe they are doing right. Conform to obtain rewards that come from being accepted by other people while trying to avoid rejection.
