PSYC 1000 Chapter Notes -Social Proof, Stanley Milgram, Chambon

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 1000
• Professor: Harvey Marmurek

Document Summary

Textbook: psychology tenth edition in modules authored by david g. myers. Social psychology"s great lesson is the enormous power of social influence. This influence can be seen in our conformity, our obedience to authority, and our group behaviour. Automatic mimicry: group think, chameleon effect, mood contagion. We are natural mimics, unconsciously imitating others" expressions, postures, and voice tones. Intricate studies show that obesity, sleep loss, drug use, loneliness, and happiness spread through social networks. We and our friends form a social system. Automatic mimicry helps us to empathize to feel what others are feeling. Mood linkage sharing up and down moods we feel happier around happy people and sadder around depressed people. Conformity and social norms: suggestibility and mimicry are subtle types of conformity adjusting our behaviour or thinking toward some group standard. When others begin giving a wrong answer in regards to a line comparison and you start to question yourself.