Leadership and Social Influence

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to leadership and social influence concepts discussed in the lecture.

Ingroup

A group to which an individual belongs and identifies with.

Outgroup

A group to which an individual does not belong and may view as different.

Conformity

The act of aligning attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with group norms.

Minority Influence

The ability of a smaller faction within a group to influence the opinions of the larger group.

Leadership

The action of leading a group or organization and influencing others towards a desired outcome.

Coercive Power

The ability of a leader to influence followers through threats or punishments.

Reward Power

The capacity of a leader to give rewards or benefits to influence followers.

Referent Power

Influence stemming from followers' identification with or desire to emulate a leader.

Expert Power

The influence a leader has due to their specialized knowledge or expertise.

Legitimate Power

Power granted through a recognized position or role.

Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX)

A leadership theory focusing on the relationship between leaders and individual followers.

Transformational Leadership

A leadership style that inspires and motivates followers to achieve greater goals and self-fulfillment.

Transactional Leadership

A leadership style focused on exchanges between the leader and followers, typically through rewards.

Charisma

A compelling charm or appeal that attracts followers to a leader.

Idiosyncrasy Credit

The capacity of a leader to deviate from group norms after establishing credibility with the group.

Prototypical Leader

A leader who embodies the attributes and characteristics that define their group.

Normative Climate

The shared understanding within a group regarding acceptable behaviors and attitudes.

Social Identity Theory

A theory that explains how individuals derive identity and behavior from group membership.

Motivation to Follow

The reasons individuals choose to follow a leader, which may include identification, rewards, or coercion.

Follower Identification

The extent to which followers consider themselves as part of a leader’s group or vision.

Motivational Base

The underlying reasons that lead individuals to align their goals with those of a leader.

Leadership Styles

Different approaches leaders use to guide and manage followers.

Task-Oriented Leadership

A leadership style emphasizing task completion and performance.

Socio-Emotional Leadership

A leadership style focused on the emotional needs and well-being of group members.

Contingency Model

A leadership model that suggests the effectiveness of a leader depends on the fit between their style and the situational context.

Social Climate

The overall atmosphere created by a group's norms, values, and interactions, which influences leadership effectiveness.

Innovators

Leaders who introduce and promote new ideas within a group.

Group Norms

The unwritten rules and expectations regarding behavior within a group.

Who is Sigmund Freud?

Sigmund Freud is the founder of psychoanalysis, known for his theories on the unconscious mind and the mechanisms of repression.

What is B.F. Skinner known for?

B.F. Skinner is known for his work in behaviorism and for developing the theory of operant conditioning.

Who was Carl Rogers?

Carl Rogers was a humanistic psychologist known for his person-centered approach and for promoting the importance of self-actualization.

What did Albert Bandura study?

Albert Bandura is known for his social learning theory, which emphasizes the importance of observational learning and modeling.

Who is Jean Piaget?

Jean Piaget was a developmental psychologist known for his theory of cognitive development in children.

What is Lev Vygotsky known for?

Lev Vygotsky is known for his sociocultural theory, which stresses the influence of culture and social interactions on cognitive development.