Explanations For Conformity

Question 1

What is Informational Social Influence (ISI)?

Answer 1

An explanation of conformity that says individuals agree with the opinion of the majority because they believe it is correct. People therefore accept the opinion because they want to be correct. This can lead to internalisation

Basically they want to be right

Question 2

What is Normative Social Influence (NSI)?

Answer 2

An explanation of conformity that says individuals ageee with the opinion of the majority because they want to be accepted gain social approval and be liked. This can lead to compliance.

Basically they want to be normal.

Question 3

Why do people conform in ISI?

Answer 3

To be right

Question 4

Why do people conform in NSI?

Answer 4

To be liked

Question 5

Is ISI process emotional or cognitive ?

Answer 5

Cognitive

Question 6

Is NSI process emotional or cognitive ?

Answer 6

Emotional

Question 7

When does ISI occur ?

Answer 7

New situations that are ambiguous and an expert is present, people conform to be correct

Question 8

When does NSI occur?

Answer 8

When someone seeks approval of strangers in a stressful situation so they seem like the rest of the people

Question 9

What type of conformity is ISI?

Answer 9

Internalisation

Question 10

What type of conformity is NSI?

Answer 10

Compliance