Types of conformity

Question 1

What is conformity?

Answer 1

Conformity is a type of social influence. It is when a person changes their behaviour as a result of imagined pressure.

Question 2

internalisation

Answer 2

Making the beliefs, values, attitudes and behaviours of the group your own. e.g. being brought up in a religious household then becoming religious yourself.

Question 3

Identification

Answer 3

A temporary change of behaviour and beliefs only in presence of the group.
e.g. acting more professional and less silly when you arrive at work.

Question 4

compliance

Answer 4

Following other peoples ideas to go along with the group to gain their approval or avoid disapproval. (publicly agreeing but privately disagreeing).

Question 5

Explanations for conformity (1)- Informal social influence
(Asch)

Answer 5

when someone conforms because they want to be right so they look to others by copying them

Question 6

Explanations for conformity(2)-Normative social influence
(Zimbardo)

Answer 6

When someone conforms because they want to be liked and be part of a group.