The power of norms to sway fused group members

Winnifred R. Louis; Craig McGarty; Emma F. Thomas; Catherine E. Amiot; Fathali M. Moghaddam

doi:10.1017/S0140525X18001644

The power of norms to sway fused group members

Winnifred R. Louis, Craig McGarty, Emma F. Thomas, Catherine E. Amiot, Fathali M. Moghaddam

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Abstract

Whitehouse adapts insights from evolutionary anthropology to interpret extreme self-sacrifice through the concept of identity fusion. The model neglects the role of normative systems in shaping behaviors, especially in relation to violent extremism. In peaceful groups, increasing fusion will actually decrease extremism. Groups collectively appraise threats and opportunities, actively debate action options, and rarely choose violence toward self or others.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	e209
Journal	Behavioral and Brain Sciences
Volume	41
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1017/S0140525X18001644
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2018

Keywords

Whitehouse
evolutionary anthropology
normative systems

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