Types of Conformity

Question 1

Define social psychology

Answer 1

This looks at the relationship between people and how people affect each other’s behaviour ( social influence )

Question 2

Define conformity

Answer 2

This is a form of social influence where a person changes their behaviour , attitudes or beliefs so that they are in line with the majority, because of pressure from the majority. This pressure can be real or imagined.

Question 3

Define compliance

Answer 3

This is when individuals adjust their behaviour, views, attitudes and beliefs they voice in public so that they are in line with the majority. There is no change to privately held views, attitudes and beliefs and conformity only lasts while the group is present.

It is therefore a superficial and temporary form of conformity.

Question 4

Define internalisation

Answer 4

This is when individuals adjust their behaviour, views, attitudes and beliefs they voice in public so that they are in line with the majority. The individual examines their views, beliefs and attitudes based in what others are saying and decide that the majority is correct. This leads the person to accept the groups point of view privately as well as publicly. This is the deeper and more permanent form of conformity.

Question 5

Define identification

Answer 5

This when an individual accepts social influence because they want to be associated with another person or group. By adopting the groups views, attitudes and beliefs they feel more part of that group.

Question 6

What are the types of conformity ?

Answer 6

Compliance
Internalisation
Identification