Title

Manifestation of Group Mentalities. Obedience to an Authority, Deindividuation and Dehumanization, Situational Powers

Creator

Chatzipanagiotou, Antonis

Abstract

This paper aims to explore some of the different negative manifestations of obedience to an authority, deindividuation and dehumanization and situational powers. Plato in Protagoras was one of the first to discuss the how “reverence”, “justice” and the “bonds of friendship” can be used to turn one man against another. It is evident that groups fulfill our need to and validate our purpose of living by granting us an extended identity. Moreover, from an evolutionary point of view, the information that others might have are vital in avoiding repeating the mistakes of others and in formulating a better informed and united front against the dangers of life. Considering the above, it is easy, to comprehend why deviating from the group, has been shown to be expressed by the same neural pathways as those of physical pain and thus group dynamics have played a major role in the manipulation of mankind. Being informed about the above mechanisms, is the first step in minimizing their effects.

Keywords

Situational powers

deindividuation-dehumanization

obedience to an authority

Subject

psychology

Date Available

June 10. 2024

Type

Poster

Course

PS 3626 Social Psychology: Theories & Applications

Instructor

Ventouratos, Ritsa

Session

Poster Display

Location

Student Lounge

Event

Year 2024 | 8th Annual Student Research and Creative Arts Symposium