conformity

Question 1

what is meant by conformity?

Answer 1

behaviour of an individual/small group is influenced by a larger group, can be positive or negative

Question 2

which are the 3 types of conformity?

Answer 2

compliance
identification
internalisation

Question 3

define compliance

Answer 3

follow majority to be accepted in e group

Question 4

example of compliance

Answer 4

say you like a book

Question 5

identification

Answer 5

change behaviour to be member of a group
play a social role
depends on group presence

Question 6

example of identification

Answer 6

moving to uni

Question 7

define internalisation

Answer 7

truly changing beliefs

doesn’t depend on group presence

Question 8

internalisation example

Answer 8

religion

Question 9

2 explanation of conformity

Answer 9

informational

normative

Question 10

outline informational explanation of social influence

Answer 10

humans need confidence\to be right

if uncertain shape ideas and behaviour around others ( that seem reliable)

Question 11

outline normative explanation to social influence

Answer 11

humans want to be liked, change their behaviours