Conformity in Social Influence
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What is conformity?

  • When people act independently of social norms
  • When people resist the influence of others
  • When people avoid social situations
  • When people change their behavior due to the influence of others (correct)

Why do people conform according to the text?

  • To show rebellion
  • Due to informational and normative social influences (correct)
  • Because they feel pressured
  • For financial gain

What is informational social influence based on?

  • The need to follow authorities
  • The need to be popular
  • The need to know what's right (correct)
  • The need for privacy

In what situations does informational social influence usually result in private acceptance?

<p>In situations where it's important to be accurate (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why can using other people as a source of information backfire according to the text?

<p>Because they can sometimes be wrong (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are people more likely to conform to informational social influence?

<p>When experts are present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did participants continue to follow the norms of 'obey authority' and 'all in the name of science' in Milgram's obedience studies?

<p>The shock levels increased in small increments (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Milgram's research design received criticism on ethical grounds?

<p>Informed consent (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the recent U.S. replication, how did the level of obedience compare to that found in the classic study in the 1960s?

<p>It remained unchanged (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made it difficult for participants to abandon the initial norms in Milgram's study?

<p>Rapid pace of the study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was one reason participants conformed to the wrong norm in Milgram's study?

<p>The orders of the expert (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when individuals change their behavior to match that of others to remain part of the group?

<p>Normative social influence (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Solomon Asch's line-judgment studies, people would conform to what, at least some of the time?

<p>The obviously wrong answer of the group (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Injunctive norms refer to expectations regarding __________ behaviors that society approves of.

<p>Acceptable (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cultures are individuals more likely to conform in according to social impact theory?

<p>Collectivist (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves securing agreement with a small favor before making a larger request?

<p>Foot-in-the-door technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of resisting normative social influence, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Isolation and ridicule by the group (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes it more likely for individuals to resist normative social influence?

<p>Past conformity and idiosyncrasy credits (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was an important finding of Stanley Milgram's obedience studies regarding participants' behavior?

<p>Majority administered potentially lethal shocks to others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What tactic involves asking for a large favor that is likely to be rejected before making a smaller request?

<p>Door-in-the-face technique (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When will people be more likely to conform according to social impact theory?

<p>When the group is unanimous and cohesive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What motivates people to conform through informational social influence?

<p>Uncertainty about the correct action (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what situations are people more likely to conform to informational social influence?

<p>When the situation is ambiguous (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is private acceptance in the context of conformity?

<p>Genuinely believing in others' actions or words (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When does using other people as a source of information backfire?

<p>When they are wrong about what's going on (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people conform through normative social influence?

<p>To avoid rejection and gain social approval (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what type of cultures are individuals more likely to conform according to social impact theory?

<p>Collectivistic cultures (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes individuals more likely to resist normative social influence?

<p>'Being accurate' priority (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when experts are present in a situation according to informational social influence?

<p>People conform more as they trust the experts' judgment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Fear of rejection' is associated with which type of social influence?

<p>'Normative' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'Desire for social acceptance' aligns with which form of social influence?

<p>'Normative' (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made it challenging for participants to abandon the initial norms in Milgram's study?

<p>The rapid pace of the study (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did participants continue to obey authority and follow the norms 'all in the name of science' in Milgram's obedience studies?

<p>Due to fear of punishment (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Milgram's study, what was a significant factor contributing to participants' adherence to the 'obey authority' norm?

<p>The fast-paced nature of the study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did participants find it hard to abandon the norm 'all in the name of science' in Milgram's study?

<p>Because they experienced psychological distress (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of Milgram's research design received criticism on ethical grounds?

<p>Deception involved in the study (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What factor contributed to participants' difficulty in abandoning the 'obey authority' norm in Milgram's study?

<p>Rapid increase in shock levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What made it challenging for participants in Milgram's study to feel a sense of personal responsibility?

<p>'All in the name of science' norm reinforcement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why was it difficult for participants in Milgram's study to withdraw from following the norms?

<p>'Obey authority' norm reinforcement (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

'All in the name of science' norm persisted in Milgram's study due to:

<p>'Obey authority' reinforcement (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why did participants continue following the wrong norm even when it was no longer appropriate?

<p>Initial norms reinforcement (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between public compliance and private acceptance in normative social influence?

<p>Public compliance leads to behavior change, while private acceptance leads to attitude change. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Solomon Asch's line-judgment studies, why did people conform to the obviously wrong answer of the group?

<p>They sought social approval and feared rejection or ridicule. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can people deviate from a group without facing serious consequences, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Through consistent presentation of minority viewpoints. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key factor that enables an individual or a small group to influence the majority according to the text?

<p>Consistency in presenting their viewpoint. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which is a tactic used in social influence that involves first securing agreement with a small favor before making a larger request?

<p>Foot-in-the-door technique. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do people often find it difficult to stop obeying authority figures, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Normative pressures make it challenging to go against authority. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of norms are communicated by injunctive norms, according to the text?

<p>'Should' behaviors that society approves of. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Stanley Milgram's obedience studies, what motivated participants to continue administering potentially lethal shocks?

<p>'Normative pressure' to please the authority figure. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation allows individuals to resist normative social influence without negative consequences?

<p>When they follow consistent minority viewpoints. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of informational social influence in the context of Milgram's obedience studies according to the text?

<p>It created conflicting demands for participants. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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