types of conformity Flashcards
Social Influence
1
Q
What is conformity?
A
yielding to group pressure- to give in to real or imaginary pressure- doing what the majority are doing
2
Q
What are the three types of conformity?
A
Compliance
Internalisation
Identification
3
Q
What is compliance?
A
-shallowest level
-publicly changing behaviour
-privately maintaining own views
-temporary
4
Q
What is Internalisation?
A
-deepest kind
-going along with the group
-agreeing with it/being happy to follow
-permanent
5
Q
What is Identification?
A
-conform to a social role
-identify with the role so display the behaviours
-happens as long as you’re in the role
