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What motivates individuals to 'go along' with a group?
What motivates individuals to 'go along' with a 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?
Under what conditions are individuals likely to comply with group expectations?
Under what conditions are individuals likely to comply with group expectations?
What is the difference between public compliance and private acceptance?
What is the difference between public compliance and private acceptance?
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What role do awards play in group interactions?
What role do awards play in group interactions?
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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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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.
