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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Acceptable</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What motivates people to conform through informational social influence?

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

    What is private acceptance in the context of conformity?

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

    Why do people conform through normative social influence?

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

    What makes individuals more likely to resist normative social influence?

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

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

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

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

    <p>'Normative'</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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