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What motivates individuals to 'go along' with a group?
What motivates individuals to 'go along' with a group?
- An interest in challenging group norms
- A need for approval and fear of being different (correct)
- A desire for personal growth
- An aspiration to lead the group
Which factor creates the need for approval among individuals in a group setting?
Which factor creates the need for approval among individuals in a group setting?
- The age of the group members
- The ability of others to reward or punish (correct)
- The level of intelligence in group members
- The presence of competition within the group
Under what conditions are individuals likely to comply with group expectations?
Under what conditions are individuals likely to comply with group expectations?
- Under conditions of anonymity
- When they have previous experience in group dynamics
- When they feel overconfident
- Under conditions of surveillance (correct)
What is the difference between public compliance and private acceptance?
What is the difference between public compliance and private acceptance?
What role do awards play in group interactions?
What role do awards play in group interactions?
Flashcards
Normative social influence
Normative social influence
The influence of others that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.
Public compliance
Public compliance
Going along with a group's expectations publicly but not privately agreeing with them.
Group rewards/punishments
Group rewards/punishments
The power that groups have to motivate conformity by rewarding or punishing.
Fear of being different
Fear of being different
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Surveillance
Surveillance
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Study Notes
Conformity Motivated by Social Approval
- Individuals conform to gain social acceptance and avoid disapproval.
- This "going along to get along" behavior is common when groups have the power to reward or punish.
- The fear of rejection or punishment drives individuals to comply with group expectations.
- Surveillance increases conformity as individuals are more likely to comply publicly.
- This compliance is often superficial, without true acceptance of group views.
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Description
Explore the dynamics of conformity driven by social approval in this quiz. Learn how the desire for acceptance and fear of punishment influence behavior within groups, and discover the conditions under which individuals may comply superficially. Test your understanding of the implications of social acceptance on personal decisions.
