Module

Social and Group InfluencesNovember 2009

COSTAATTPsyc 100 – Introduction to PsychologyLecturer: Ms. Vanessa Nelson

Presented by:Anderson Stafford WheelerKamaludeen MohammedLisa Jessamy

Debriefing

Occurs after an experimental procedure and involves explaining the purpose and method of the experiment

Asks subjects their feelings about the experiment

Helps the subjects deal with possible doubts or guilt arising from their behaviours in the experiment

Why do some show blind obedience to immoral others?

Prosocial Behaviour

Which is also called “Helping”, is any behaviour that benefits others or has positive social consquences.

Altruism

Is one form of helping doing something, often at a cost or risk for reasons other than the expectation of material or social reward