Chapter 7 B

Question 1

What is OBEDIENCE

Answer 1

Complying with commands which are often given by a source of authority.

Question 2

What are Factors that affect obedience

Answer 2

1. status of authority figure (Legitimacy)
2. Proximity
3. Group Pressure

Question 3

What is Conformity

Answer 3

Adjusting one’s thoughts, feelings, or behaviours to match those of others, a social group, or a social situation.

Question 4

What are Factors that Influence CONFORMITY

Answer 4

1. Group size (4 people sweet spot)
2. Unanimity ( if one person disagrees conformity drops)
3. normative influence (social norms/ what is the norm in situation)
4. informative influence (conforming according to info available)
5. Culture ( individualistic/ collectivist)
6. Social Loafing
7. Deindividuation ( feeling like your opinion doesn’t matter or is lost in the group)