MMind Atlas

Learning path

Social influence and group behavior

Understand norms, authority, identity, and collective action. Complete the sequence in order or return whenever curiosity leads elsewhere.

  1. 01
    Social psychology · 8 min

    Social proof

    Using other people’s behavior as information about what is appropriate or likely correct.

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  2. 02
    Social psychology · 8 min

    Conformity

    Changing behavior or expressed judgment toward a group norm.

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  3. 03
    Social psychology · 10 min

    Obedience

    Behavior performed in response to an authority’s direct instruction.

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  4. 04
    Social psychology · 8 min

    Bystander effect

    In some emergencies, an individual may be less likely to help when other bystanders are present.

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  5. 05
    Social psychology · 8 min

    In-group favoritism

    Giving preferential evaluation or treatment to people categorized as part of one’s own group.

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