Types and Explanations of Conformity

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Conformity
Change in a person's behaviour/opinions as a result of pressure from a person/group.
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Internalisation
Taking on the majority view because it is accepted as correct. It leads to a permanent change in behaviour, even when the group is absent.
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Identification
Acting in the same way as the majority because the majority is valued and there is a want to be a part of it.
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Compliance
Superficial conformity, outwardly acting and sharing the same views as the majority group, but privately disagreeing. Behaviour changes only when the group is present.
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Informational Social Influence
Agreeing with the majority out of the belief it is correct, and the want to be correct.
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Normative Social Influence
Agreeing with the majority out of a need to be accepted, liked or avoid social disapproval.
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Taking on the majority view because it is accepted as correct. It leads to a permanent change in behaviour, even when the group is absent.

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Internalisation

Card 3

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Acting in the same way as the majority because the majority is valued and there is a want to be a part of it.

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Card 4

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Superficial conformity, outwardly acting and sharing the same views as the majority group, but privately disagreeing. Behaviour changes only when the group is present.

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Card 5

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Agreeing with the majority out of the belief it is correct, and the want to be correct.

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