status and power Flashcards
(18 cards)
social influence
the effects the presence of actions of others, real or imagined, on the way people think feel and behave.
where can social infleunces come from
a person, group or institution
what are possible effects of social infleunce
constructive - helpful
destructive - harmful
neutral - no effect
what defines a group (groups and collective)
2 or more poeple who interact, influence and share a common purpose or goal
what is a collective (groups and collective)
a group with minimal or indirect interaction
Q: What is status?
A: The importance of an individual’s position in the group as perceived by other members.
Q: What is power?
A: An individual’s or group’s ability to control or influence the thoughts, feelings, or behaviour of others.
Q: How are status and power linked to roles?
A: They are linked to the roles individuals adopt or are assigned within a group, influencing how they function in different situations.
what is reward power
: The ability to give positive consequences or remove negative consequences in response to behaviour.
what is coercive power
A: The ability to give negative consequences or remove positive ones in response to behaviour.
What is legitimate power?
A: Power given due to an individual’s position or status within a group, institution, or society.
Q: What is referent power?
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A: Power from others wanting to be like, respected by, or liked by the person
Q: What is expert power?
A: Power due to having knowledge or expertise that is desirable or needed.
Q: What is informational power?
A: Power from having useful information or resources not available elsewhere.
Q: How were participants assigned roles in the Stanford Prison Experiment?
A: Randomly, by a coin toss (9 guards, 9 prisoners, 6 spares).
Q: How were guards treated differently from prisoners? (stanford prison experiment zimbardo)
A: They had uniforms, batons, and 8-hour shifts; they could go home after shifts.
What psychological effects did prisoners experience? (SPE)
A: Anxiety, rage, depression, withdrawal; one developed a stress rash.
Q: How long did the standford prison experiment last and why was it stopped?
It was stopped after 6 days (planned for 14) due to extreme psychological distress and unethical behaviour.
