Conformity and Obedience Concepts

These flashcards cover key vocabulary and concepts related to conformity and obedience as discussed in the lecture.

conformity

Complying with social pressures.

chameleon effect

Unconscious mimicry of postures, mannerisms, facial expressions, and other behaviors; helps humans empathize.

normative social influence

Influence resulting from a person's desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval.

informational social influence

Influence resulting from one's willingness to accept others' opinions about reality.

obedience

Following orders often from an authority figure.

Solomon Asch conformity experiment

A study examining the extent to which social pressure from a majority group affects a person to conform.

Milgram experiment

A study investigating obedience, where participants were willing to administer shocks to others under the instruction of an authority figure.

bystander effect

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to help a victim when other people are present.

groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony in a group results in irrational or dysfunctional decision-making.

dissonance

The mental discomfort experienced by a person who holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values.

deception in research

The practice of withholding information about the nature of a study, often justified by the need for valid research outcomes.