51 Questions
What is conformity?
When people change their behavior due to the influence of others
Why do people conform according to the text?
Due to informational and normative social influences
What is informational social influence based on?
The need to know what's right
In what situations does informational social influence usually result in private acceptance?
In situations where it's important to be accurate
Why can using other people as a source of information backfire according to the text?
Because they can sometimes be wrong
In what situations are people more likely to conform to informational social influence?
When experts are present
Why did participants continue to follow the norms of 'obey authority' and 'all in the name of science' in Milgram's obedience studies?
The shock levels increased in small increments
What aspect of Milgram's research design received criticism on ethical grounds?
Informed consent
In the recent U.S. replication, how did the level of obedience compare to that found in the classic study in the 1960s?
It remained unchanged
What made it difficult for participants to abandon the initial norms in Milgram's study?
Rapid pace of the study
What was one reason participants conformed to the wrong norm in Milgram's study?
The orders of the expert
What occurs when individuals change their behavior to match that of others to remain part of the group?
Normative social influence
In Solomon Asch's line-judgment studies, people would conform to what, at least some of the time?
The obviously wrong answer of the group
Injunctive norms refer to expectations regarding __________ behaviors that society approves of.
Acceptable
What type of cultures are individuals more likely to conform in according to social impact theory?
Collectivist
Which technique involves securing agreement with a small favor before making a larger request?
Foot-in-the-door technique
What is a potential consequence of resisting normative social influence, as mentioned in the text?
Isolation and ridicule by the group
What makes it more likely for individuals to resist normative social influence?
Past conformity and idiosyncrasy credits
What was an important finding of Stanley Milgram's obedience studies regarding participants' behavior?
Majority administered potentially lethal shocks to others
What tactic involves asking for a large favor that is likely to be rejected before making a smaller request?
Door-in-the-face technique
When will people be more likely to conform according to social impact theory?
When the group is unanimous and cohesive
What motivates people to conform through informational social influence?
Uncertainty about the correct action
In what situations are people more likely to conform to informational social influence?
When the situation is ambiguous
What is private acceptance in the context of conformity?
Genuinely believing in others' actions or words
When does using other people as a source of information backfire?
When they are wrong about what's going on
Why do people conform through normative social influence?
To avoid rejection and gain social approval
In what type of cultures are individuals more likely to conform according to social impact theory?
Collectivistic cultures
What makes individuals more likely to resist normative social influence?
'Being accurate' priority
What happens when experts are present in a situation according to informational social influence?
People conform more as they trust the experts' judgment
'Fear of rejection' is associated with which type of social influence?
'Normative'
'Desire for social acceptance' aligns with which form of social influence?
'Normative'
What made it challenging for participants to abandon the initial norms in Milgram's study?
The rapid pace of the study
Why did participants continue to obey authority and follow the norms 'all in the name of science' in Milgram's obedience studies?
Due to fear of punishment
In Milgram's study, what was a significant factor contributing to participants' adherence to the 'obey authority' norm?
The fast-paced nature of the study
Why did participants find it hard to abandon the norm 'all in the name of science' in Milgram's study?
Because they experienced psychological distress
What aspect of Milgram's research design received criticism on ethical grounds?
Deception involved in the study
What factor contributed to participants' difficulty in abandoning the 'obey authority' norm in Milgram's study?
Rapid increase in shock levels
What made it challenging for participants in Milgram's study to feel a sense of personal responsibility?
'All in the name of science' norm reinforcement
Why was it difficult for participants in Milgram's study to withdraw from following the norms?
'Obey authority' norm reinforcement
'All in the name of science' norm persisted in Milgram's study due to:
'Obey authority' reinforcement
Why did participants continue following the wrong norm even when it was no longer appropriate?
Initial norms reinforcement
What is the main difference between public compliance and private acceptance in normative social influence?
Public compliance leads to behavior change, while private acceptance leads to attitude change.
In Solomon Asch's line-judgment studies, why did people conform to the obviously wrong answer of the group?
They sought social approval and feared rejection or ridicule.
How can people deviate from a group without facing serious consequences, as mentioned in the text?
Through consistent presentation of minority viewpoints.
What is the key factor that enables an individual or a small group to influence the majority according to the text?
Consistency in presenting their viewpoint.
Which is a tactic used in social influence that involves first securing agreement with a small favor before making a larger request?
Foot-in-the-door technique.
Why do people often find it difficult to stop obeying authority figures, as mentioned in the text?
Normative pressures make it challenging to go against authority.
What type of norms are communicated by injunctive norms, according to the text?
'Should' behaviors that society approves of.
In Stanley Milgram's obedience studies, what motivated participants to continue administering potentially lethal shocks?
'Normative pressure' to please the authority figure.
Which situation allows individuals to resist normative social influence without negative consequences?
When they follow consistent minority viewpoints.
What is the role of informational social influence in the context of Milgram's obedience studies according to the text?
It created conflicting demands for participants.
Explore the concept of conformity in social influence, including reasons why people conform such as informational and normative social influences. Learn about the motivations behind informational social influence and how it impacts behavior.
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