FACTORS AFFECTING CONFORMITY Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 main factors that affect conformity?
A
Size of the group
Unanimity
Task difficulty
2
Q
What is conformity
A
When there is a change in a persons behaviour or opinions as a result of pressure from a person or a group.
3
Q
What is internalisation?
A
When you go along with others because you have accepted their pov as your own
4
Q
What is identification
A
When someone adjusts their behaviour and opinions to those of a group, because that group is desirable
5
Q
What is compliance
A
When you go along with others in public, but privately you have not changed your personal opinions.
6
Q
How is time consuming a limitation in Asch’s study?
A
=participants may become bored
=wont react tot he best of their ability
=results may be inaccurate
=overall validity is reduced.
