Conformity and obedience 4.3a

Question 1

Social Contagion

Answer 1

The spontaneous spread of behaviors - mirror neurons

Question 2

The chameleon effect

Answer 2

We mimic our surroundings

Question 3

Mood contagion

Answer 3

We take on emotions

Question 4

Mood linkage

Answer 4

We feel what others are feeling

Question 5

Positive hearding

Answer 5

Example: Online positive ratings generate more positive ratings

Question 6

Behavior clusters

Answer 6

Example: Mass shootings or suicides can be followed by more

Question 7

2 general reasons for conformity

Answer 7

1. Informational social influence
2. Normative social influence

Question 8

Informational social influence

Answer 8

Refers to behavior that is motivated by the desire to be correct

Question 9

Normative social influence

Answer 9

Behavior that is motivated by the desire to gain social acceptance and approval

Question 10

Factors increasing conformity

Answer 10

Feeling insecure, group has 3 or more people, rest of group is unanimous, people watching, admired status of group

Question 11

Obedience

Answer 11

Compliance of person is due to perceived authority of asker