factors that affect conformity

Question 1

Situational #1

Answer 1

extent to which the maj. is unanimous.
unanimous= more likely to conform- normative conformity
not unanimous=less likely to conform - social support form some of the maj.

Question 2

Situational #2

Answer 2

task difficulty/ ambiguity.

more difficult = more likely to conform- look to others when unsure how to behave (informational social influence)

Question 3

personality #1

Answer 3

locus of control.
external= more likely to conform-take less personal responsibility over actions- believe factors external to us control our behaviour

Question 4

personality #2

Answer 4

age.

adolescents more likely to conform- strong desire to be accepted, fear rejection