A change in a person's behaviour or opinions as a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group of people
conformity
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a deep type of conformity where we take on the majority view because we accept it as correct. this leads to a far-reaching and permanent chnage in behaviour even when the group is absent
internalisation
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a moderate type of conformity where we act in the same way with the group becuase we value it and want to be part of it. but we don't necessarily agree with everything the majority believes
identification
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a superficial and temporary type of conformity where we outwardly go along with the majority view, but privately disagree with it. The change in our behvaviour only lasts as long as the group is monitoring us
compliance
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an explanation of conformity that says we agree with the opinion of the majoirty because we want to be accepted, gain social approval and be liked
normative social influence
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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
informational social influence
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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.
social roles
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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 .
obedience
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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
agentic state
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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
legitimacy of authority
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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
authoritarian personality
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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
social support
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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
locus of control
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a form of social influence in which a minority of people persuade others to adopt their beliefs, attitudes or behaviours.
minority influence
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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.
consistency
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minoirty influence is more powerful if the minoirty demonstrates dedication to their position.
commitment
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relentless consistency could be counter-productive if it is seen by the majoirty as unbending and unreasonable. therefore they will be more effective if they accept the possibility of compromise
flexibility
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the process by which individuals and groups change ecach other's attitudes and behaviours.
social influence
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this occurs when whole societies, rather than just individuals, adopt new attitudes, beliefs and ways of doing things.
social change
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Card 2
Front
a deep type of conformity where we take on the majority view because we accept it as correct. this leads to a far-reaching and permanent chnage in behaviour even when the group is absent
Back
internalisation
Card 3
Front
a moderate type of conformity where we act in the same way with the group becuase we value it and want to be part of it. but we don't necessarily agree with everything the majority believes
Back
Card 4
Front
a superficial and temporary type of conformity where we outwardly go along with the majority view, but privately disagree with it. The change in our behvaviour only lasts as long as the group is monitoring us
Back
Card 5
Front
an explanation of conformity that says we agree with the opinion of the majoirty because we want to be accepted, gain social approval and be liked
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