Good day! Let's explore some social psychology concepts through real-world examples today through sports.
Compliance - to be submissive to the demands, wishes, or suggestions of others.
e.g. The team is doing drills, and a teammate refuses at first. That teammate will see that everyone has joined in and will follow the crowd. One to comply due to the fact that he/she does not want to be the odd one out and will give in even though he/she dislikes the exercise or drill.
Obedience - a form of social influence elicited in response to a direct order or command.
e.g. The team is playing horribly, and their coach calls for a timeout. The coach gave specific instructions on how to attack/defend against the other team. The team will listen and comply due to the authority that the coach has over them.
Social Facilitation - the improvement in an individual's performance of a task that occurs when others are present.
e.g. It is the finals for the US Open. The tennis player is hyped up because of the big crowd. Having that many people present enhanced his ability to perform well during the match. Without any struggle, he wins the match with ease.
Group Polarization - the tendency for members of a group discussion to become a more extreme version of their positions prior to the beginning of the discussion.
e.g. Game of the Year is happening. The match between two rival teams. The fans are ready, but suddenly there was an argument. Fans from both teams are getting heated and things escalate. Team 1 fans are trying to prove why they are right, and vice versa. Ultimately, it became extreme and security had to break it up.
Reciprocity Norms - the social standard that people who help others will receive equivalent benefits from them in return.
e.g. We all have heard about the tragic death of superstar Kobe Bryant. In honor of him, teams opt to take a shot clock violation on their first possession in the game. The opposing team was expected to do the same, as this is the norm of sportsmanship.
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