key social influence definitions Flashcards

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conformity

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the process by which a person changes their attitudes, behaviours and beliefs to fit into a group, usually the MAJORITY- due to real or imagined pressure. People conform to fit in (normative) or because feel others have more info./ to be right (informational).

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obedience

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following the direct orders from a perceived or real authority figure

blind obedience = without question

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