an explanation of conformity that says we agree with the opinion of the majority because we believe it to be correct. we accept it because we want to be correct as well
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the 'parts' people play as members of various social groups. these are accompanied by expectations we and others have of what is appropriate behvaiour in each part.
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a form of social influence in which an individual follows a direct order. the person issuing the order is usually a figure of authority .
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a mental state where we feel no personal responsibility for our behvaiour because we believe ourselves to be acting for an authority figure
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an explanation for obedience which suggests we are more likely to obey people who we percieve to have authoirty over us. this is justified by the individuals position of power within a social hierarchy
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a type of personality that is susceptible to obeying people in authority. such individuals are thought to be submissive to those of a higher status and dismissive of inferiors
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the presence of people who resist pressures to conform or obey can help others do the same. these people act as models to show others that resistance to social influence is possible
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refers to the sense we each have about what directs events in our lives. internals believe they are responsible for what happens to them and externals believe it is mainly a matter of luck or other outside forces
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a form of social influence in which a minority of people persuade others to adopt their beliefs, attitudes or behaviours.
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minoirty influence is most effective if the minority keeps the same beliefs, both over time and between all individuals that form the minoirty.
