Conformity Flashcards
What is conformity in psychology?
Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms.
True or False: Conformity only occurs in large groups.
False
Fill in the blank: The theory that suggests people conform to be liked or accepted is called _______.
normative social influence
What is informational social influence?
Informational social influence is when individuals conform because they believe others are correct in their judgments.
Which study of conformity used the line judgment task?
Asch
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects conformity?
a) Group size
b) Gender
c) Cultural context
d) Eye colour
d) Eye color
What is the term for the phenomenon where individuals are less likely to conform when they are part of a minority group?
Minority influence
True or False: People are more likely to conform in ambiguous situations.
True
Describe the methods of Mori and Arai (2010)
Mori and Arai replicated Asch but did not use actors. Instead, 104 true participants wore glasses that allowed them to different images to each other.
Fill in the blank: The Asch study lacked __________ ________, as it was an artificial lab experiment.
ecological validity
What role does culture play in conformity?
Culture can influence the level of conformity, with collectivist cultures often exhibiting higher conformity than individualistic cultures.
Multiple Choice: In which of the following scenarios would you expect to see the least conformity?
a) A group of strangers b) A close-knit family
c) A classroom
d) A sports team
a) A group of strangers
Name the study:
a jar of coffee beans were shown to participants. Unrealistic guesses were put on the paper.
Jenness (1932)
True or False: Conformity can lead to positive outcomes in society.
True
Fill in the blank: Solomon Asch’s experiments demonstrated the power of _______ in influencing individual judgments.
group pressure
What is compliance in the context of conformity?
Compliance is a form of conformity where an individual publicly agrees with a group but privately disagrees.
Multiple Choice: Which factor is likely to decrease conformity? a) High self-esteem
b) Low group cohesion
c) Ambiguous tasks
d) High social pressure
a) High self-esteem
What is the difference between identification or internalisation, and public compliance?
identification and internalisation are genuinely believing in the group’s opinion, while public compliance is agreeing outwardly without internal belief.
Strength or weakness of Mori and Arai (2010): The participants knew each other (unlike Asch)
Strength as how we conform to acquaintances is more relevant than how we conform to strangers
Fill in the blank: The _______ theory suggests that people conform to avoid being rejected by the group.
normative social influence
What was one of the main findings from Asch’s conformity experiments?
Individuals were likely to conform to incorrect group answers even when they knew the correct answer.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a psychological reason for conformity?
a) Desire for accuracy
b) Desire for independence
c) Desire for conflict
d) Desire for uniqueness
a) Desire for accuracy
What is a real-world example of conformity?
Following fashion trends or adopting new social behaviors in a peer group.
Fill in the blank: The _______ effect occurs when an individual conforms due to the presence of the opinion of the mass.
majority
