social influence on social change Flashcards
1
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what is social change?
A
whole societies adopt new attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.
2
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what is social cryptomnesia?
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when people are aware a change has happened but often forget the original source of the influence.
3
Q
describe the effect of obedience in terms of social change.
A
members of govt are a minority group that can bring about social change by enacting laws.
4
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describe the effect of conformity in terms of social change.
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NSI - behaviours can become the norm and those who go against that norm risk rejection.
ISI - provide info about the impact of behaviours and wider society changed because it accepts this evidence.
5
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evaluation
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