4.1 Conformity and Bystander effect

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to social influence, conformity, and bystander intervention.

Conformity

Doing what others do, often to fit in or be accepted.

Norm

A standard or pattern of behavior that is typical or expected in a social group.

Informational Influence

Conforming because we believe others have accurate information and we want to be correct.

Normative Influence

Conforming to be accepted or liked by others.

Autokinetic Effect

A visual illusion where a stationary point of light appears to move in a dark environment.

Bystander Effect

The phenomenon where individuals do not offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A situation where individuals incorrectly interpret others' inaction as a sign that help is unnecessary.

Diffusion of Responsibility

The tendency for individuals to feel less responsible to act when in a group.

Asch Conformity Experiment

A study that demonstrated the influence of group pressure on individual judgments.

Kitty Genovese

A victim whose murder led to extensive research on the bystander effect.