Social Psychology (Social Influence) Key Terms 0.0 / 5 ? PsychologyConformityASAQA Created by: MRH__98Created on: 19-04-15 18:32 Compliance Going along with behaviour even if it is not entirely agreed with. 1 of 10 Conformity/majority influence Changing behaviour in accordance with socially accepted conventions 2 of 10 Independent behaviour The ability to resist pressures to conform to a majority or resisting pressures to obey the orders given by an authority figure. 3 of 10 Informational social influence Looking to others for the 'correct' way to behave in an unfamiliar situation. 4 of 10 Internalisation Following a majority and believing in their views. 5 of 10 Locus of control The extent to which people believe they can control events affecting them. 6 of 10 Minority influence When a minority persuades a larger group to change their views to that of the minority. 7 of 10 Normative social influence Complying to appear normal as going against the majority may lead to exclusion or rejection from the group. 8 of 10 Obedience to authority How committed a person is to obeying the instructions of a powerful figure. 9 of 10 Social change The process that occurs when a society adopts a new belief or way of behaving which then becomes widely accepted as the norm. 10 of 10
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