Social influence and attraction

1)  thepsychologist.bps.org.uk/volume-25/edition-7/faster-higher-stronger This article applies the theory of social facilitation to competitive sport.

2)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds3-ljxTRvo&feature=youtu.be
This video neatly summarises the key concepts of conformity and groupthink.

3)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdrKCilEhC0
This documentary features compelling original footage and commentary on Milgram’s research into obedience.

4)  www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/b00yw6km  A great podcast introducing the work of Henri Tajfel on social identity theory and his research on minimal groups.

5)  www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYUtVsA-wi4&feature=youtu.be
This short video summarises key concepts in the science of attraction.

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