Unit 2 AOS 1- Social Groups and Power on Individual Behaviour

Fundamental attribution error

Internal attributions

External attributions

What are the three components of an attitude

Behavioural, cognitive, and affective

Define heuritics

How could someone use the availability heuristic when deciding what to have for lunch that day?

List four characteristics that distinguish a social group from other collections of people

A social group, unlike a simple collection of people, is distinguished by interaction, shared goals, a sense of unity, and the presence of group norm

In what ways are a group and an aggregation of people similar and different?

a group implies a more organised and cohesive unit with shared purpose and interaction, while an aggregation is a more temporary and loosely connected collection

Define the meaning of culture in relation to a social group, with reference to an example.

the shared behaviours, beliefs, values, and practices of a group of people, which are passed down through generations

Define what is meant by the terms status and social power.

status generally refers to the level of respect, prestige, or esteem an individual receives from others, while social power refers to the ability to influence or control the behaviour of others

Describe the relationship between status and social power in a group situation.