Situational Factors in Social Influence

Analyze the effect of situational factors, such as the presence of other people and social contexts, on behaviour.
Evaluate the impact of majority influence on conformity.
Explain how situational factors influence collective and crowd behaviour, including the concept of deindividuation.
Assess the role of culture in promoting pro-social and anti-social behaviour.
Describe how authority figures influence obedience.
Evaluate criticisms regarding the effect of situational factors on behaviour, particularly focusing on the free will versus determinism debate.
Evaluate Bickman's (1974) research study investigating obedience and the social power of a uniform.

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