Lesson 1 - Types of Conformity

Question 1

Social Psychology

Answer 1

Looks at the relationships between people and how people affect each other’s behaviour (social influence)

Question 2

Social Influence

Answer 2

How people are affected by the behaviour of other’s

Question 3

Conformity

Answer 3

Form of social influence when a person’s behaviour, attitudes or beliefs are changed so they are similar as the majority
Occurs due to pressure - can be real or imagined

Question 4

Compliance

Answer 4

Adjustment of behaviour, attitudes or beliefs in public
No change to private behaviour, attitudes or beliefs
Conformity only present in presence of group
Superficial and temporary
Aim to not stand out

Question 5

Internalisation

Answer 5

Adjusting of behaviours, attitudes and beliefs in public and private
Individual examines their own behaviour based on what others are saying and decided majority is correct
Deeper than compliance
Permanent form of conformity

Question 6

Identification

Answer 6

Acceptance of social influence to be associated with a role model or a social group
Feel connected to role model/group