Social Influence: Crash Course Psychology #38
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Stanley Milgram's experiment showcased the significant influence of authority figures on obedience, with two-thirds of participants delivering maximum electric shocks. Social psychologists like Solomon Ash have studied conformity, emphasizing factors like group size, admiration, and cultural norms that can lead to social loafing, deindividuation, group polarization, and groupthink in decision-making processes.
Insights
- Milgram's experiment demonstrated that under the influence of authority figures, about two-thirds of participants were willing to administer potentially harmful electric shocks, emphasizing the significant impact of authority on obedience.
- Social psychologists like Solomon Asch have shown that factors such as group dynamics, cultural norms, and individual insecurities can lead individuals to conform to group opinions, even when they conflict with their personal beliefs, underscoring the complex interplay between individual autonomy and group influence in decision-making processes.
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Recent questions
What did Stanley Milgram study in the 1960s?
Stanley Milgram conducted an experiment to explore obedience to authority figures.
How did participants react in Milgram's experiment?
Participants delivered high-voltage shocks under authority influence.
What did Solomon Ash study in psychology?
Solomon Ash studied conformity and group influence on decision-making.
How can group dynamics affect individual behavior?
Group dynamics can lead to social loafing and deindividuation.
Why is understanding individual vs. group influence important?
Understanding this balance is crucial in decision-making processes.
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