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Social Facilitation refers to the phenomenon where an individual's performance improves when in the presence of others. This occurs because of increased arousal leading to the enhancement of dominant responses.

Group Polarization is the tendency for a group to make decisions that are more extreme than the initial inclination of its members. It highlights how group discussion reinforces the majority viewpoint.

Groupthink is a psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.

Social Loafing describes the tendency of individuals to put in less effort when working in a group than when working alone. It is attributed to the perceived expendability of individual effort.

Deindividuation is a concept in social psychology that is characterized by an individual's loss of self-awareness and self-control when in a group, often leading to behavior that is uncharacteristic of the individual.

Peer Pressure is the influence exerted by a peer group, observers, or an individual to encourage others to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group norms.

Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is perceived as normal in a given group or society. It is often driven by the need to fit in or be accepted by others.

Obedience is a form of social influence where an individual follows a directive from an authority figure. It is significant in understanding how people can be directed to behave in ways that they might not on their own.

Bystander Effect is the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present. It occurs due to diffusion of responsibility and informational social influence.

Ingroup vs. Outgroup bias refers to the tendency of people to favor their own group (ingroup) while undervaluing or having prejudice against others (outgroup), often leading to ingroup favoritism and discrimination.

Leadership Styles refer to the different approaches leaders use to direct and influence the behavior of their group members. It includes styles like autocratic, democratic, and laissez-faire, each with unique implications for group dynamics.