PSYCH 1X03 Lecture Notes - Group Polarization, Murder Of Kitty Genovese, Group Cohesiveness
3 Feb 2014
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Conformity: it"s difficult to stand alone, which is why people decide to conform. Formation): confederate"s response is set very high with the three subjects increasingly converge towards the confederate"s response. Normative function: normative function: the role of others in setting standards for our conduct based on a fear of rejection and ostracism (fashion trends and popular culture, particularly evident in the standards of acceptable elevator etiquette. Conclusion: behaviour is greatly influences by both the normative and comparative functions because of social pressure and the fear of rejection and through the comparative function by providing group information in an uncertain situation. Decision making: what effect does a group have on decision making and consensus. Roger can afford life"s necessities, but few of its luxuries. He hears of a stock of a relatively unknown company that may soon triple in value. To invest in the company, roger is considering selling his life insurance policy.
