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Conformity Flashcards

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Definition of conformity?

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Yielding to group pressure- our behaviour and beliefs are influenced by larger groups of people

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What is conformity also known as?

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Majority influence

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What are the 3 types of conformity?

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Compliance
Identification
Internalisation

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Is compliance temporary or permanent?

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Temporary

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What is compliance?

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A person goes along with other peoples behaviour/ attitude but does not believe them to be correct

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Private vs public- compliance?

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They comply publicly but their private opinion does not change

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Why do people go along with beliefs (compliance)?

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To keep the peace and gain approval

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Is identification temporary or permanent?

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Temporary

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What is identification?

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Individuals adjust their behaviour and opinions to those of the group as membership of the group is desirable

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Public vs private: identification?

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Both private and public as there is something about the group that we value

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Is internalisation permanent or temporary?

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Permanent

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What is internalisation?

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The individual accepts the group view and believes that view to be correct

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Public vs private: internalisation?

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Conforming to other peoples beliefs publicly and privately in the genuine belief that they are correct

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What are the 2 reasons why people conform?

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Informational social influence and normative social influence

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What is informational social influence?

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People have a need to be seen “in the right”

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Why do people look to others (informational social influence)?

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We look to others about how to behave as we believe that others have more knowledge

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What is an example of informational social influence?

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Being in a classroom and checking what other students do

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What type of conformity is informational social influence?

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Internalisation type of conformity

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What is normative social influence?

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People need to fit in with the norms of the group. People will conform then for social approval.

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Public vs private: normative social influence?

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Results in public agreement- not likely to change private opinion

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What is an example of normative social influence?

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Going to a restaurant you don’t really like just to be with your friends

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What type of conformity is normative social influence?

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Compliance

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