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pSYCH 11/19
social influence
Question | Answer |
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Extremes of conformity | ex:naxis |
Solomon Asch(1951) | brought in people that all worked for him except one. told they were doing a visual study. all of his workers would say the wrong answer to the visual question. studied if the individual would conform even if they know its wrong or stand up. 37% did |
What influences conformity | another ally present (one agreeing with you) identification with group (frat or union) increased group size = increased conformity self-esteem.. lower=more likely to conform |
Stanley Milgram (1963) | the shock guy |
explanation for Milgrams findings | Yale affiliation-- conform to more respected places "I volunteered" - no one forced them and then they felt they should follow through "he volunteered" "it could have been me" "im getting paid" "said it was painful not dangerous" |
phillip Zimbardo (1971) | prison experiment |
Prosocial behavior | behavior intended to help people even if it puts you at risk |
altruism | helping people when if doesnt benefit you |
Explanatio of altruism | genetic promotion "karma" aka reciprocal altruism social learning |
Bystander intervation | kick started through kitty who was murdered |
Darley and Latane (1968) | seziure exp. the more people involved the less people helped |
reasons for not helping | unclear situation "diffusion of responsibility" evaluation apprehension percieved risks outweigh benefits |
Steps in deciding to help | 1. do you notice the event that needs help? 2. do you interpret a need for help? 3. do you assume responsibility 4. do you decide what to do 5. do you do it |