PSYB10H3 Study Guide - Final Guide: Interpersonal Attraction

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16 Dec 2012
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Group-collection of 3+ ppl who interact w/ one another and are interdependent, in the sense tht their needs and goals cause them them to rely on one another. Social norms-powerful determinants of behavr which may not be shared by the membrs of othr groups to which you belong; if violate too often shunned by othr group members and maybe pressured to leave group. Social roles-shared expectations by group members bout how particular ppl in the group are supposed to behave. Group cohisiveness-qualities of a group tht bind members together and promote liking among them. Social facilitation-tendency for ppl to do bttr on simple tasks,but worse on complex takss, when they are in presence of others and their individ performance can be evaluated. Social loafing-tendency for ppl to do worse on simpe taks, but better on complex tasks,when they are in the presence of others and their indiv performance cannot be evaluated.