SOC 5- Group Dynamics

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Group Dynamics

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Individualism

Prioritizes personal goals, independence, and self-reliance over group goals and conformity.

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Collectivism

Prioritizes group goals, community, and social harmony over individual desires and independence.

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Multiculturalism

Values and promotes cultural diversity, encouraging respect and understanding among different cultures.

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Group Polarization

Group discussions often lead to more extreme decisions and opinions than individuals initially held

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Group Think

The desire for group harmony leads to poor decision-making by suppressing dissenting opinions in favor of consensus.

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Diffusion of responsibility

People are less likely to take action when others are present, as responsibility is spread across the group.

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Bystander effect

The likelihood of helping decreases as the number of bystanders increases.

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Social Loafing

People put in less effort when working in a group, due to a sense of shared responsibility.

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Deindividuation

A loss of self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to uncharacteristic behavior.

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Social Facilitation

People tend to perform better on tasks when others are present.

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False Consensus effect

The tendency to overestimate how much others share our beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors.

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Superordinate goals

Shared goals that require cooperation between groups, reducing conflict and encouraging collaboration.

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Social Traps

Individuals or groups act for short-term gains, which ultimately harms the larger group in the long run.

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Altruism

A selfless concern for others' well-being, driven by a desire to help without expecting anything in return.

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Prosocial Behavior

Voluntary actions meant to benefit others, such as helping and sharing.

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Social Debt

A sense of obligation to repay help and support received, motivating prosocial behavior.

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Social Reciprocity Norm

The expectation to return positive actions, encouraging cooperation and mutual help.

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Social Responsibility Norm

The moral duty to help others in need, even without expecting anything in return.

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