Social Psychology

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10 cards
Card 1
Term
Conformity
Definition
Adjusting behavior to match group norms.
Card 2
Term
Obedience
Definition
Following orders from authority.
Card 3
Term
Social Facilitation
Definition
Improved performance in presence of others.
Card 4
Term
Groupthink
Definition
Desire for harmony leads to poor decisions.
Card 5
Term
Bystander Effect
Definition
Less likely to help when others are present.
Card 6
Term
Cognitive Dissonance
Definition
Discomfort from holding conflicting beliefs.
Card 7
Term
Prejudice
Definition
Unjustified negative attitude toward a group.
Card 8
Term
Stereotype
Definition
Generalized belief about a group.
Card 9
Term
Social Identity
Definition
Part of self-concept from group membership.
Card 10
Term
Altruism
Definition
Selfless concern for others.