conformity

Question 1

types of conformity

Answer 1

compliance
identification
internalisation

Question 2

what is compliance

Answer 2

when a person goes along with a group only while other group members are present and maintains their own private beliefs

Question 3

what is identification

Answer 3

where a person temporarily adopts the views or habits of a group but if they cease to identify as a group member then this conformity will also stop

Question 4

what is internalisation

Answer 4

where a person permanently adopts the behaviour or beliefs of the group carries these out away from group situations and even continues if they stop being a member of the group

Question 5

which 2 factors can affect conformity

Answer 5

informational social influence

normative social influence

Question 6

explain normative social influence

Answer 6

when a person is not in doubt but is influenced by social norms, they conform to be liked

Question 7

explain informational social influence

Answer 7

when uncertainty leads to a person adopting the behaviour of others, they conform because they want to be right

Question 8

which study shows informational social influence

Answer 8

Jenness (1932) beans in jar

Question 9

which study shows normative social influence

Answer 9

Asch (1951) conformity study