Types Of Conformity Flashcards
1
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What is conformity
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A change in a persons behaviour or opinions as a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group of people
2
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What is internalisation
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A deep type of conformity where we take on the majority view because we accept that it is correct. Permanent external and internal change of behaviour
3
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What is identification
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A moderate type of conformity where we act in the same way as the group because we value and want the groups like. We don’t necessarily agree fully with the belief.
4
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What is compliance
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A superficial and temporary type of conformity, externally agree with majority opinion but internally disagree. Only change behaviour when monitored by the group.
