PSY220H1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Pluralistic Ignorance, Charismatic Authority, Life Insurance
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Group two or more people who, for longer than a few moments, interact with and influence one another and perceive one another as us (they must be interacting with each other) Co-actors a group of people working simultaneously and individually on a non-competitive task (this section asks can the presence of others or co-actors affect our behaviour) Experiment: children were asked to wing string on a fishing reel as fast as possible. Children wound faster in the presence of others. Other experiments such as doing simple multiplication problems, crossing out designated letters, and simple motor tasks also improved in the presence of others. But some tasks, like doing complex multiplication problems or completing a maze, become hindered in the presence of others. S: home teams do better at home due to feelings of dominance. The presence of others (crowding) causes arousal people sweat more, breath faster, faster heart rate, high blood pressure.
