Conformity
Individual Decision Making
Obedience
Media
Prejudice & Discrimination
100
Expected standards of conduct that influence behavior
social norms
100

What does it mean to be independent in decision making

being free from the control or influence of others and basing decisions on personal beliefs rather than social expectations

100
When a person follows the orders of a person of authority
Obedience
100

Neurotransmitter that is often released when using social media, plays a key role in the brain’s reward system, leading to addictive behaviours.

Dopamine

100
mental shortcuts that help us organize information about people on the basis of their membership in certain groups.
Stereotypes
200

What did participants compare in Asch's Experiment?

They were to make judgements after the confederates gave their answers out loud comparing which line was the longest out of group of lines 

200

What are the three psychological needs that must be met to achieve self-determination and independence?

competence, autonomy, and relatedness

200
What percentage of participants in Milgram's study were male?
100%
200

Name on Positive and Negative characteristic of Addictive Behaviour

P:Offers ability to relax, entertainment, build skills and self expression
N: Inability to stop, creates rewards loops that risk addictive behaviours. Affects sleep, productivity and Mental Health

200
polices, practices, and procedures that create barriers and inequality
Institutional racism
300
Research on group size and conformity has shown that
As group size increase, conformity increases
300

Give one example of a behaviour that shows anti-conformity.

Deliberately dressing against current trends, attending a protest despite social pressure not to, or posting unfiltered photos online to reject beauty standards

300
What % of participants in Milgram's study delivered maximum shock?
67%
300

What is the dopamine loop and how does it relate to media use?

he cycle of motivation, reward, and reinforcement that causes users to keep seeking gratification from media use, which can lead to addiction

300
____ theory says that people are prejudiced as a way to blame others for their problems.
Scapegoat
400
About _____ of participants agreed to an incorrect answer at least once during Asch's trials.
3/4 (75%)
400

Two factors that motivate individuals to display anti-conformity, and two factors that weaken conformity.

The desire to promote change and reactance (motivation factors), and individuation and social support (factors weakening conformity)

400
Participants were mislead by Milgram, they were told a cover story, what did they believe the experiment was about?
The effect of punishment on learning
400

Give one positive and one negative impact of social media on information access

positive – easy sharing of information and staying connected
 negative – risk of misinformation or reduced privacy

400
List the three components of prejudice that we discussed in class.
Cognitive Emotional Behavioral
500

What were the 2 factors that influenced anti conformity in Asch's Experiment?

Having a Partner / Confederate and writing the answers down.

500

How does meeting the three needs of Self-Determination Theory empower someone to make independent decisions even when under strong group pressure?

meeting competence, autonomy, and relatedness builds confidence and a sense of control, enabling individuals to act on personal beliefs rather than conforming to group norms

500

What are the 3 Factors that influence Obedience?
Give an explanation for each

Social Proximity
Legitimacy of Authority Figures
Group Pressure

500

How can social comparisons made on social media influence behaviour, and why might this lead to addictive patterns?

They can cause individuals to feel inadequate or motivated to change their behaviour to match others, triggering repetitive checking and posting behaviours to seek validation, reinforcing the dopamine reward cycle

500
Sara is a cheerleader and an excellent student in engineering. After seeing a movie that depicts cheerleaders as ditzy and stupid, she gets a C on an important calculus test and begins to question whether she really enjoys studying engineering. Sara is probably reacting to:
Stereotype threat
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