Chapter 16 - Conformity and Obedience Flashcards
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Conformity
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Changing one’s attitude or behavior to match a perceived social norm.
2
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Descriptive norm
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The perception of what most people do in a given situation.
3
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Informational influence
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Conformity that results from a concern to act in a socially approved manner as determined by how others act.
4
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Normative influence
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Conformity that results from a concern for what other people think of us.
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Obedience
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Responding to an order or command from a person in a position of authority.
