Discussion 5

Discussion 5

Critically consider and apply social psychological principles: group behavior and prosocial behavior to real world issues to enhance one's understanding of behavior in a societal context. Familiarize oneself with Module 5's objectives, introduction, video, and articles. Use the articles in Module 5 as your primary references, then use the Saint Leo Online Library for peer reviewed sources and to find relevance to this week's topic.

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Questions:

1) What defines group behavior; what makes this type of behavior different from an individual's personal - 'normal everyday Basis’ behavior, why? Do groups make more effective decisions; is it better to have a diverse group or a homogeneous group?

2) What is prosocial behavior; how is this type of behavior different from group behavior? What is altruism, what influences whether or not someone helps another person in need?

Please use some of the articles below

Latané, B., & Darley, J. (1968). Group inhibition of bystander intervention in emergencies. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 10, 215–221.

enner, L. A., Dovidio, J. F., Piliavin, J. A., & Shroeder, D. A. (2005). Prosocial behavior: Multilevel perspectives. Annual Review of Psychology, 56, 365-392.

Matz, D. C., & Wood, W. (2005). Cognitive dissonance in groups: The consequences of

disagreement. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 88, 22-37.

Trivers, R. L. (1971). The evolution of reciprocal altruism. The Quarterly Review of Biology, 46, 35-57.