Minority influence & Social change

• What is the focus of the social influence unit?

  Authority figures and majority groups' pressure
• What will this video discuss regarding influence?

  How individuals and small groups influence larger groups
• What are the three features of the psych boost app?

  Flashcards, quizzes, key term tester
• What is minority influence defined as?

  When majority members adopt minority views
• What three factors enhance minority influence?

  Consistency, commitment, and flexibility
• What does consistency mean in minority influence?

  Repeating the same message over time
• What is diachronic consistency?

  Repeating the same message over time
• What is synchronic consistency?

  All members share the same clear message
• How do government ministers demonstrate synchronic consistency?

  By following the party line on issues
• Why is commitment important for minority influence?

  It shows willingness to suffer for beliefs
• What does the augmentation principle suggest?

  Strong actions indicate strong internal motivation
• How does flexibility contribute to minority influence?

  It shows reasonableness and openness to arguments
• How can a minority group adjust their position for influence?

  By proposing reasonable compromises
• What is the Snowball Effect in minority influence?

  Minority influence grows exponentially over time
• What did Mosachi's study find about consistent minorities?

  They were more convincing than inconsistent ones
• What was the outcome of Neo's mock jury study?

  Flexible Confederates influenced compensation levels
• What is a limitation of lab studies on minority influence?

  They lack ecological validity and realism
• What is the role of governments in social change?

  They create and enforce laws for influence
• How do minority groups use conformity for social change?

  By establishing new norms within society
• What is informational social influence?

  Providing new information to change beliefs
• What is social crypto amnesia?

  Forgetting the source of new ideas
• How do extreme actions by minorities affect their message?

  They draw media attention to their cause
• What is a criticism of social change research?

  It often lacks controlled experimental design
• How can leaders encourage positive social change?

  By promoting healthy behaviors and practices
• What is the significance of the Civil Rights Movement in minority influence?

  It demonstrated commitment and consistency in protests
• How did LGBTQ+ activists demonstrate flexibility?

  By accepting civil partnerships as a compromise
• What is the relationship between commitment and social change?

  Committed actions lead to reconsideration of beliefs
• How can social change reduce healthcare costs?

  By promoting healthier lifestyles and behaviors
• What is the impact of natural experiments on social change research?

  They provide insights but lack control