ryhmäilmiöitä

Ryhmäilmiöitä refers to a variety of psychological and sociological phenomena that occur when individuals are part of a group. These can influence individual behavior, thoughts, and emotions in ways that might differ from how they would act or think alone.

One common example is conformity, where individuals tend to adjust their behavior or thinking to align with the norms of a group. This can be driven by a desire to fit in or a genuine belief that the group's opinion is correct. Groupthink is another phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity within a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome. In groupthink, members of a group may suppress dissent and avoid critical evaluation of alternatives, leading to poor choices.

Social facilitation describes how the presence of others can enhance performance on simple or well-learned tasks, but impair performance on complex or unfamiliar ones. Conversely, social loafing is the tendency for individuals to exert less effort when working collectively compared to when working individually. This is often attributed to a diffusion of responsibility.

Deindividuation is a state where individuals lose their sense of self-awareness and personal responsibility when they are part of a group, which can lead to uninhibited or even antisocial behavior. Polarization can occur when group discussion strengthens the initial inclinations of group members, leading to more extreme views. These ryhmäilmiöitä highlight the powerful impact group dynamics have on human behavior and decision-making.