Deindividuation
A psychological state where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility in groups, often leading to atypical behavior.
26 topics found for
“group psychology”
Social Loafing
The tendency for individuals to put in less effort when working in a group compared to when working alone, due to reduced accountability.
Group Attribution Error
A cognitive bias where people attribute group behavior to the characteristics of the group members rather than the situation.
Groupshift
A phenomenon where group members make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members due to group discussions and interactions.
Ingroup Bias
A cognitive bias where people favor members of their own group over those in other groups.
Bandwagon Effect
A psychological phenomenon where people do something primarily because others are doing it.
Shared Information Bias
A cognitive bias where group members tend to discuss information that everyone already knows rather than sharing unique information, leading to less effective decision-making.
Herd Behavior
The tendency for individuals to mimic the actions of a larger group, often leading to conformity and groupthink.
Between Subjects Design
An experimental design where different groups of participants are exposed to different conditions, allowing for comparison between groups.