Social Influence

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A type of conformity where the individual publicly changes their behaviour to that of the majority so that they will fit in with the group.
identification
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an explanation of conformity where the individual has a desire to be liked and accepted by the majority.
informational
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an explanation of conformity where the individual has a desire to be right so adopts the majorities beliefs and behaviour.
informational
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this is when someone acts in a response to a direct order from a figure of authority.
compliance
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when an individual takes responsibility for their own action they are in an ___________ state.
agentic
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when an individual acts as an agent of another person rather than acting on their own so takes less personal responsibility, they experience a ________________ shift
agentic
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when a person feels in control of their own actions and decisions which means they have a _____________ LOC
external
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when a person believes that external forces are in control of their actions and decisions so have a _____________ LOC
internal
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when a whole society adopts a new beliefs or behaviour which becomes widely accepted as the 'norm'
social change
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an explanation of conformity where the individual has a desire to be liked and accepted by the majority.

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informational

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an explanation of conformity where the individual has a desire to be right so adopts the majorities beliefs and behaviour.

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this is when someone acts in a response to a direct order from a figure of authority.

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when an individual takes responsibility for their own action they are in an ___________ state.

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