Conformity Flashcards

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a change in behavior or beliefs to agree with other people

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conformity

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  • when you don’t know the answer, you look to other people
  • accepting evidence, motivated by desire to be accurate, looks to others for right answer
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informational social influence

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  • change YOUR behavior to fit in with other people
  • desire to fulfill others expectations
  • motivated by desire to be accepted
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normative social influence

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  • variation which how much people conform to norms and values depending on their cultures
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cultural differences in conformity

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factors affecting conformity pressure

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-group size: increase group size

-unanimity: with even 1 dissenter, conformity decreases

  • cohesion: members of cohesive groups form more

-status: high status = more

  • public response: conform when you have to respond publicy

-public commitment: commit to your own position decreases conformity

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thinking about a behavior makes its performance more likely

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ideomotor action

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