Types Of Conformity

Question 1

Internalisation

Answer 1

A deep type of conformity where we take on the majority view permanently because we accept it as correct even if the group is not present. Usually caused by ISI.

Question 2

Identification

Answer 2

A moderate type of conformity where we act in the same way as the group because we want to be apart of it and value it. But we don’t necessarily agree with everything the group believes.

Question 3

Compliance

Answer 3

A temporary type of conformity, where we outwardly go along with the majority view but privately disagrees with it. Usually caused by NSI.

Question 4

Informational social influence

Answer 4

Conform to be right. Assume group knows better than us.

Question 5

Normative Social Influence

Answer 5

Conform to be liked or accepted by group.