PSYB10H3 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Transactive Memory, Group Polarization, Brainstorming
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Social norms to guide behavior (a group"s prescriptions for the behaviour, values, and beliefs of its members) Formal rules: fraternities usually have written rules for behavior expected from their members. Informal rules: more subtle, unwritten rules, can be time consuming and anxiety provoking. Group members are expected to conform to these norms. Members who devate from norms are punished or rejected. Well-defined social roles (behaviour and responsibilities of various subgroups of its members) Individual personality may be taken over by power of role. Formal: designated by titles (e. g. , teacher or student in class) Instrumental role: to help group achieve its tasks. Expressive role: provide emotional support and maintain morale. Vary in level of group cohesiveness (the degree to which a group is or is perceived to be close knit and similar) In mind of group members: cohesiveness promotes liking and in group favoritism. In mind of outsiders: cohesiveness increased stereotyping of group members.
