Group Norms

Definition

refer to the shared expectations, rules, and standards of behavior that guide how members of a group should think, feel, and behave.

Related terms

Ingroup Bias: The tendency to favor members of one's own group over those who belong to other groups.

Obedience: Compliance with an authority figure's direct commands or orders.

Deindividuation: A psychological state where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal accountability in groups.