2 - explanations for conformity (ao1) Flashcards
who developed a two process theory?
deutsch and gerard (1955)
describe the two process theory
there are two main reasons people
conform. they are based on two central human needs, the need to be right (ISI) and the need to be liked (NSI)
what is isi?
informational social influence, the need to be right or correct
is isi a cognitive or emotional process
cognitive (requires thinking)
what is nsi?
normative social influence, the need to gain social approval and not be rejected (liked)
is nsi an emotional or cognitive process?
emotional
with nsi, who is it most likely to occur around when you may feel concerned about rejection?
strangers
with nsi, who is it most likely to occur around when you seek social approval?
friends