1.1: Conformity (majority influence)

Question 1

Explain what is meant by identification.

Give a real-life example (3 marks)

Answer 1

Identification is a type of conformity that involves public and private acceptance of majority influence, because membership of that group offers something desirable for an individual

Question 2

Explain what is meant by identification.
Give a real-life example (3 marks).
Identification is a type of conformity that involves public and private acceptance of majority influence, because membership of that group offers something desirable for an individual.
Example

Answer 2

For example, being a soldier in the army involves adopting the behaviour and beliefs of fellow soldiers, such as wearing a uniform, but on leaving the army new behaviours and beliefs are adopted

Question 3

Explain what is meant by compliance (3 marks)

Answer 3

Compliance is where an individual changes their behaviour to fit in with the group.
They may not necessarily agree with the behaviour or belief, but they go along with it publicly.
Compliance is not a permanent form of social influence, as it lasts only as long as the group is present.
Compliance is likely to be linked to NSI

Question 4

Explain what is meant by internalisation (3 marks)

Answer 4

Internalisation is where the behaviour or belief of the majority is accepted by the individual and becomes part of his or her own belief system.
Internalisation is the most permanent form of conformity, as it usually lasts even if the majority is no longer present.
This type of conformity is most likely to be linked to ISI