Conformity

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The tendancy to change what we do (behaviour) or think or say (attitude) in response to the influence of others or social pressures. This pressure can be real or imagined.
Conformity (Major Influence)
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Occurs when individuals adjust their behaviour & opinions to those of a group to be accepted or avoid disapproval. (Public)
Compliance
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Occurs when individuals adjust their behaviour & opinions to those of a group. This involves individuals being exposed to the belief system of others.
Internalisation
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Is based on our desire to be liked. We conform because we want to be accepted and liked (compliance). Asch's experiment is an example of this.
Normative Social Influence
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Is based on our desire to be right. We look to others for the right answer or the correct behaviours. This involves internalisation. E.g. Jenness & Sherif
Informational Social Influence
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Card 2

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Occurs when individuals adjust their behaviour & opinions to those of a group to be accepted or avoid disapproval. (Public)

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Compliance

Card 3

Front

Occurs when individuals adjust their behaviour & opinions to those of a group. This involves individuals being exposed to the belief system of others.

Back

Preview of the front of card 3

Card 4

Front

Is based on our desire to be liked. We conform because we want to be accepted and liked (compliance). Asch's experiment is an example of this.

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Preview of the front of card 4

Card 5

Front

Is based on our desire to be right. We look to others for the right answer or the correct behaviours. This involves internalisation. E.g. Jenness & Sherif

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Preview of the front of card 5

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