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What is compliance in the context of conformity?
In which type of conformity do individuals conform because they don’t have as much knowledge about the given topic?
What was the focus of Muzafer Sherif's auto kinetic experiments?
What did Solomon Asch's studies of conformity focus on?
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What is obedience in the context of conformity?
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Study Notes
Conformity
- Compliance: a type of conformity where an individual changes their behavior or attitude to fit in with a group, but may not necessarily change their underlying beliefs.
Types of Conformity
- Acquiescence: a type of conformity where individuals conform because they don't have as much knowledge about a given topic.
Muzafer Sherif's Auto Kinetic Experiments
- Focus: to study how a group can influence an individual's judgment, even when the individual is initially confident in their own judgment.
Solomon Asch's Studies of Conformity
- Focus: on how group pressure can influence an individual's perception of reality, often leading to conforming to the group's opinion even if it goes against one's own judgment.
Obedience in Conformity
- Refers to a type of behavior where an individual complies with a direct order or command, often given by an authority figure, even if it goes against their own moral values or principles.
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Description
Explore the concept of conformity and its different forms such as compliance, obedience, and acceptance. Understand the reasons behind why people conform, including normative conformity and informational conformity.
