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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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
Occurs when individuals adjust their behaviour & opinions to those of a group to be accepted or avoid disapproval. (Public)
Back
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
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.
Back
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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