ROLE PLAY – COGNITIVE BIAS AND SOCIAL INFLUENCE
Organized by the Psychology Club, MAHE Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe
Date: 05 May 2024
Time: 10:40 AM
The Psychology Club of MAHE Co-operative College of Teacher Education, Mahe conducted a Role Play activity on Cognitive Bias and Social Influence on 5th May 2024 at 10:40 AM. The event aimed to enhance students’ understanding of psychological concepts related to decision-making, perception, persuasion, and group behaviour while providing an engaging and experiential learning opportunity.
The programme began with a short introduction explaining the significance of cognitive biases—such as confirmation bias, anchoring bias, and stereotyping—and their impact on everyday thinking and judgments. The concept of social influence, including conformity, obedience, and peer pressure, was also introduced to provide context for the activity.
In the role play, students enacted real-life scenarios illustrating how cognitive biases unconsciously shape decisions and how individuals tend to modify their behaviour under social influence. The performances highlighted situations such as group conformity, persuasion techniques, biased decision-making, and the effects of authority on behavior. Each enactment helped students see how these psychological processes operate in academic settings, workplaces, and daily life.
The audience actively engaged with the presentations, identifying the biases portrayed and discussing the psychological principles behind them. Faculty coordinators guided the discussion to help students connect the role plays with established psychological theories and research findings.
The activity promoted critical thinking, communication skills, and self-awareness among participants. Students expressed that the role play helped them recognize their own cognitive patterns and understand the importance of reflective thinking and conscious decision-making.
The programme concluded with appreciation for the creativity and effort shown by the students. The Role Play on Cognitive Bias and Social Influence was an insightful and interactive initiative, reflecting the Psychology Club’s commitment to fostering psychological understanding, practical learning, and holistic development among students.
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