Psychology 1000 Lecture Notes - Lecture 6: Disinhibition, Candid Records, Normative Social Influence

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 1000
• Professor: Dr.Mike

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Bershceid: we prefer the best but choose someone similar in attractiveness. Seems to hold up in many lab and real world settings. Sam with same sex friends, they are similar in levels of attractiveness. Causes friction, often the less attractive one doubts the relationship/ trust issues. Norms: conventions, customs & laws that apply to a group"s behavior. Conformity: a change in attitude, behavior or belief brought about by the real or imagined pressure by others. 2 outcomes of conformity: private acceptance(new standard of belief) and compliance (you know its wrong but you go along with the group anyways) 2 outcomes of non-conformity: independence (not being influenced) and anti-conformity (you want to do. 2 the exact opposite of what the groups wants, whether they believe in it or not) Our behavior may be shaped by models, even in absence of direct intentional influence. Increase in suicides following 35 highly publicized suicides in 1950-1969.