U2 - PP3 - conformity Flashcards
Conformity
type of social influence involving a change in belief or behaviour in order to fit in with a group
Social norms
accepted standards of behaviour of social groups
- behaviour which fulfils these norms is conformity
Zimbardo’s prison experiement
- aimed to see how much ordinary people would conform to social roles
- showed people settled into social roles quickly
- experiment only lasted 6 days as abuse was happening
Conclusions from Zimbardo’s experiment
- there are individual differences but in general when given a position of authority, people tend to control and abuse it
- in UPS, it could be likely people with power could abuse it
Asch and links to UPS
- lab experiment into majority influence
- participants agreed with the wrong answers so not to be shamed or thought of differently
- trainees in UPS may all act in the same way so not to raise attention of others and to fit in
Classical conditioning
response produced naturally by a stimulus whihc becomes associated wiht another stimulus
- e.g Watson and Rayner Little Albert
Operant conditioning
Law of effect
- good bgehaviour = rewards
bad behaviour = punishment
- e.g Skinners rat
Armed Forces Disciplinary Act 2000
framework of disciplinary procedures in the 3 maqin armed forces
- Army act 1955
- Air Force Act 1955
- Naval Discipline Act 1957
Known collectively as the Service Discipline Acts (SDAs)
Activities that show self-discipline and conformity
- the way we’re dressed
- drill
- training / self training
Self discipline
the ability to apply yourself in the correct manner, including controlling yourself and your feelings
Exsamples of personal appearance and presentation
- taking pride in appearance
- punctuality and time managment
- relability
- composure
- positive attitude
- performing duties to the best ability
Consequences of a lack of self discipline
- being judged by others being questioned if youre good at your job
- someone could end up being hurt or killed
- less likely to be picked for promotion
