Types and explanations for conformity

Question 1

Conformity definition

Answer 1

A type of social influence involving a change in belief or behaviour to fit into a group

Question 2

Compliance

Answer 2

Accepting a groups views publicly but not privately. Motivated by the desire to fit in with a group

Question 3

Internalisation

Answer 3

Accepting a group’s views both publicly and privately because the individual has accepted the group’s views as correct

Question 4

Identification

Answer 4

Motivated by the desire to be associated with a certain person or group and is done by adopting the group’s attitudes and views

Question 5

Normative social influence

Answer 5

Conforming to be liked by a group. Motivated by the need to fit in and likely to involve compliance and identification

Question 6

Informational social influence

Answer 6

The tendency to rely on group wisdom when making a decision. Motivated by the desire to be right and likely to involve internalisation