Group Formation, Cooperation, and Competition: Social Dilemmas

Flashcards covering key concepts related to group formation, cooperation, competition, and social dilemmas.

Cooperation

Two or more people working together toward a common goal, benefiting all involved.

Social dilemma

A situation where individual interests conflict with collective interests.

Tragedy of the Commons

A situation in which individuals acting in their own self-interest deplete shared resources, leading to overall detriment.

Public goods dilemma

A dilemma where a resource must be provided for everyone, leading to free riding if individuals do not contribute.

Prisoner's dilemma

A situation in game theory illustrating conflict between cooperation and self-interest among two parties.

Nash equilibrium

A stable state in game theory where no player can benefit by changing strategies while the other players keep theirs unchanged.

Game theory

The study of mathematical models of strategic interaction among rational decision-makers.

Social value orientation

An individual’s preference regarding the allocation of resources between themselves and others.

Group socialization

The process by which individuals interact and evaluate each other in a group setting to foster cohesion.

Group development stages

The phases groups typically go through: Forming, Storming, Norming, Performing, Adjourning.

Ostracism

The act of excluding or ignoring an individual from a group or social context.