PSYCH 280 Lecture Notes - Lecture 1: Experiential Learning, Normative Social Influence
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Social norm- a general rule of conduct reflecting standards of social approval and disapproval. What makes us feel attracted to another person? (romantic and platonic) The scientific study of how individuals think feel and behave in regard to other people and how individuals" thoughts, feelings and behaviors are affected by other people. Social psychology is the study of the individual and how they are affected by social situations in the world. They begin to prepare their communities for a guerilla attack, giving people a red drink that would allow them to die without. When a congressman visited the commune where they practiced the drill, they attacked the congressman and they went into a state of emergency. 914 committed suicide, 80 chose not to commit suicide. Temple members are like us in that they were people seeking meaning and connection in a confusing world. Power of the situation often overwhelms one"s personality or individual learning histories.
