explanations for conformity ISI

Question 1

what are the 6 AO1 points for explanations for conformity -specifically ISI?

Answer 1

-Definition of ISI
-Motivation Behind ISI
-Outcomes of ISI
-ISI is More Likely When
-Research Support: Jenness (1932)
-Research Support: Lucas et al. (2006)

Question 2

What is Informational Social Influence (ISI)?

Answer 2

ISI is when people conform because they believe others have more accurate information, especially in ambiguous situations.

Question 3

What motivates Informational Social Influence?

Answer 3

ISI is driven by the desire to be correct, especially in uncertain or unfamiliar situations. It’s cognitive rather than emotional.

Question 4

What type of conformity does ISI lead to?

Answer 4

ISI typically leads to internalisation, where people adopt group beliefs both publicly and privately.

Question 5

When is ISI most likely to occur?

Answer 5

ISI is more likely when:

-The task is ambiguous or difficult
-The individual feels insecure or unsure
-The group is seen as knowledgeable or expert

Question 6

What study by Jenness (1932) supports ISI?

Answer 6

Jenness found that after group discussion, participants changed their jellybean estimates to match the group, showing conformity in uncertain situations.

Question 7

How does Lucas et al. (2006) support ISI?

Answer 7

Lucas et al. found higher conformity on difficult math problems, especially among participants with low confidence, supporting ISI in unfamiliar tasks.