SOCPSY 1Z03 Study Guide - Final Guide: Collective Behavior, Social Exchange Theory, Suggestibility
7 Dec 2014
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Impact of individuals on individuals- persuasion may change an individual"s beliefs or views on people, groups or other objects. Outcomes obtained by individuals in everyday life are often affected by actions of others. Impact of groups on individuals- establishing rules and norms. This is where conformity comes in. there are also long term effects of this because of socialization, shapes knowledge, values and skills of group members. Impact of individuals on group- members may provide leadership, planning, organizing etc. Impact of groups on groups- can be friendly or hostile, cooperative or competitive. Middle range theories- narrow, focused frameworks that identify conditions that produce a specific social behavior. Theoretical perspectives- offer general explanations for a wide array of social behaviors in a variety of situations. Norms have rewards and punishment: people are conformists and try to meet other peoples" expectations, group members check other group members to see if theyre conforming.
