Conformity: Types and explanations

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  • Created on: 01-03-18 15:02

1. What does Internalisation mean?

  • A private and public rejection of group norms.
  • A private and public acceptance of group norms.
  • A private acceptance of group norms but not publicly.
  • A public acceptance of group norms but not privately.
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2. What is ISI?

  • Informational social influence: Conforming to be right/have the correct information.
  • Important social influence: Conforming to be the most important.
  • Irresponsible social influence: Conforming to reject responsibility.
  • Idealistic social influence: Conforming to be what you believe is the ideal.

3. Write down the 2 main strengths of the two-process theory as an explanation for conformity.

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  • Lucas et al (2006) - More conformity to incorrect maths answers when difficult = ISI predicted. Asch (1951 ) - felt self-conscious when giving correct answer (afraid of disapproval). Repeated study writing answers (fell to 12.5%)=Predicted by NSI.
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4. What is NSI?

  • Neutral social influence: Conforming to be equal with everyone, on middle ground.
  • Normative social influence: Conforming to be liked or accepted by the group.
  • Nature social influence: Conforming to be in touch with nature.
  • Natural social influence: Conforming to be you believe is the natural behaviour.

5. Who suggested the three types of conformity?

  • Asch -1951
  • Lucas et al -1934
  • Kelman -1958
  • Perrin and Spencer -1980

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