Psychology · Year 11 · Social Psychology and Influences on Behaviour · 3.º Período
Group Dynamics and Social Influence
An exploration of how the presence of others affects individual behaviour, including conformity, obedience, and the impact of status and power.
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An exploration of how the presence of others affects individual behaviour, including conformity, obedience, and the impact of status and power.
Key Questions
- Why do people conform to group pressures?
- What factors influence obedience to authority?
- How do status and power operate within groups?
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