PSYC 3430 Chapter Notes - Chapter 6: Directed Graph, Role Conflict, Balance Theory
12 Mar 2019
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Norms: implicit standards that describe what behaviors should and should not be performed in a given context. Types of norms: prescriptive norms: socially appropriate way to respond to a situation, proscriptive norms: type of actions tht should be avoided if possible, descriptive norms: what most ppl usually do or feel in a situation. Injunctive norms: evaluative sort of behaviours tht ppl ought to perform- or else. Autokinetic effect: (illusion) the perceived movement of light upon a dark background with no comparison their personal estimates blend with other group members. Roles: types of behaviours expected of individuals who occupy particular positions within the group (e. g. , roles in a play) Role differentiation: the emergence and patterning of role-related actions (eg. prisoner/guard experiment) Role ambiguity unclear expectations about the behaviours to be performed by an individual what ought and not be performed individual uncertainty of the role (creates fatigue) Role enactment: displaying certain behaviours as part of one"s roles in the group.
