Conformity: Types and explanations
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- Created on: 01-03-18 15:02
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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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