factors that influence behaviour

Anti-conformity

Deliberate refusal to comply with social norms / standards for thoughts, feelings or behaviours.

Embitterment

An emotional state of distress and resistance triggered by a desire to regain personal freedom after it was removed / threatened.

Individuation

When an individual's identity/contributions to a group is noticeable.

Social support

When other/s hold a similar attitude to individual.

Deviants/outcasts

Groups who hold values/norms outside of sources social ways.

Obedience

Complying with commands which are often given by a source of authority.

Status of authority figure

Greater status = more obedient.

Proximity

Greater physical/relationship proximity = more obedient.

Support pressure

Number of others who obey - increases individual's tendency to obey.

Conformity

Adjusting thoughts, feelings + behaviours to align with others, group or situation.

Social norms

More subtle pressure to conform to societal expectations.

Group size and Unanimity

If everyone agrees/disagrees = greater conforming from ss; the more unanimous the group, the more conforming.

Deindividuation

Behaving differently than you would do if you were alone.

Social groups (group definition)

refers to two or more people who interact and influence each other and share a common objective.

Requirements to be considered a group

• Must be two or more individuals.

• Numbers must interact with each other.

• Need to influence other eg thoughts/behaviours.

• Needs a common goal or purpose.

In-group

a group an individual belongs to / identifies with (school).

Out group

individual does not belong with (sports group in school).

How behaviour is influenced by groups

Social identity theory, social loafing, culture, individualist culture, collectivist culture

Social identity theory

tendency for people to favour their in-group over an outgroup in order to enhance their self esteem.

Social loafing

refers to an individual's reduction in effort when in a group, since they believe other people will put in effort instead.

Culture

customs, behaviours and values of a specific group in society.

Individualist culture

a culture that prioritises needs and goals of individuals and values independence.

Collectivist culture

a culture that prioritises needs and goals of groups.

Social influence

The effects of the presence or actions of others, either real or imagined, on the way people think, feel and behave.

Real pressure

changing your behaviour out of a direct request/physical.

Imagined pressure

social norms or expectations of behaviour.

Status

the importance of an individual's position in the group, as perceived by members of the group.

Power

an individuals or groups ability to control or influence the thoughts, feelings, behaviour of another person.

Social power

power in a social situation.

Self determination theory

Develops when basic psychological needs are met. Fostering an individuals driving to act autonomously based on personal choices.

Autonomy

self choice.

Competence

the level of skills, abilities and knowledge required to carry out a challenging task.

Relatedness

a sense of attachment/connection with other ppl.