Social Key Question

• What is the key question in social psychology mentioned in the material?

  Why do ordinary people commit genocide?
• What is genocide as defined in the material?

  • An act committed with intent to eradicate a specific group of people
  • Can include murder, torture, deprivation, and sterilization
• How many people were killed during the Tutsi genocide?

  800,000 people
• What are the consequences of key questions in genocide?

  • Millions of deaths of innocent people
  • Identification of factors leading to prejudice
  • Solutions to prevent future genocides
• What does Milgram's agency theory suggest about individuals in a genocidal state?

  Individuals give up free will to follow orders.
• What happens to individuals' actions in an agentic state?

  They are not in control of their actions.
• What is the relationship between agency theory and the Holocaust?

  • Individuals followed orders from authority
  • Resulted in participation in genocide
  • Highlights loss of personal responsibility
• What is the implication of people giving up free will in a genocidal context?

  They may commit atrocities without personal accountability.
• What is the effect of propaganda in a genocidal state?

  It keeps individuals in the agentic state.
• What factors contribute to the prevention of genocide?

  • Identifying and addressing prejudices
  • Promoting awareness and education
  • Encouraging individual responsibility
• How does the concept of free will relate to genocide?

  Loss of free will can lead to compliance in atrocities.
• What is the significance of understanding the factors leading to genocide?

  It helps prevent future occurrences of genocide.
• How can individuals contribute to preventing genocide?

  • Educate themselves and others
  • Challenge prejudiced beliefs
  • Advocate for human rights
• What is the purpose of medication for patients?

  To alleviate symptoms and improve health
• What happens when people enter the agentic state?

  They give up their free will and control
• How do people's reasons for genocide differ from their actions?

  Reasons are more complex than the actions taken
• What is the social identity theory?

  • Presence of another group divides individuals
  • Groups categorized into 'us' and 'them'
  • Social categorization influences self-esteem
• How do in-groups seek to enhance their self-esteem?

  By comparing themselves favorably to out-groups
• What was the purpose of Nazi propaganda?

  To increase the perceived superiority of Nazis
• What was the effect of prejudice on attitudes towards others?

  It led to negative attitudes and discrimination
• How does social comparison affect group dynamics?

  It can create feelings of inferiority or superiority
• What are the implications of social identity on group behavior?

  • Groups may develop a sense of superiority
  • Can lead to conflict between groups
  • Influences individual behavior within groups
• What is a significant outcome of social categorization?

  It leads to the formation of in-groups and out-groups
• How does social identity theory explain group behavior?

  It explains how group membership affects self-esteem
• What can be a consequence of identifying with a group?

  It can lead to biased perceptions of others
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of social identity theory?

  Strengths:

  • Explains group behavior and dynamics
  • Highlights importance of group identity

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • May oversimplify complex social interactions
  • Can lead to stereotyping and discrimination
• What is a key factor in the development of prejudice?

  Social categorization and comparison
• Why is social comparison significant in social identity theory?

  It influences self-esteem and group dynamics
• How can social identity lead to conflict between groups?

  By fostering competition and negative comparisons