Social Influence and Group Dynamics

The video explores social psychology, focusing on social influence, conformity, and obedience. It discusses how social pressure can lead to conformity, using examples like the Asch line experiment and Milgram's obedience study. The video also examines group dynamics, including social loafing and groupthink, and how culture influences behavior and norms.

What is a major theme discussed in the introduction to social influence?

• Technological advancement

• Personal development

• Social influence

• Social isolation

Which effect describes the unconscious mimicry of others' expressions and postures?

• Butterfly effect

• Chameleon effect

• Domino effect

• Ripple effect

What was the main finding of Solomon Asch's experiment on conformity?

• Conformity is unrelated to social approval

• People never conform to group pressure

• People conform to group pressure even against their own beliefs

• Conformity only occurs in small groups

Which factor is NOT mentioned as increasing conformity?

• Being observed by others

• Having prior commitments

• Being in a group of three or more

• Feeling insecure

What is normative influence?

• Influence from a desire to lead others

• Influence from a desire to avoid groups

• Influence from a desire to be unique

• Influence from a desire to gain approval

What did Stanley Milgram's experiment demonstrate about obedience?

• People are unlikely to follow orders from authority figures

• Obedience is only present in military settings

• Obedience decreases with age

• People will follow orders from authority figures even against their morals

Which term describes the tendency to exert less effort in a group setting?

• Groupthink

• Deindividuation

• Social loafing

• Social facilitation

What is groupthink?

• The process of making decisions based on facts

• The desire for harmony that overrides realistic alternatives

• The tendency to think individually in a group

• The influence of a single leader in a group

How does culture influence behavior?

• By promoting individualism

• By sharing norms and values

• By discouraging social interaction

• By encouraging technological use

Which countries prefer more personal space according to the video?

• France and Latin America

• United States and England

• Italy and Spain

• Germany and Japan