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Questions and Answers
Which of these variables does not affect conformity?
Which of these variables does not affect conformity?
- Nuclear Family
- Extended Family
- Blended Family
- All of the above (correct)
What is one key characteristic of normative social influence?
What is one key characteristic of normative social influence?
- It is motivated by the desire for group acceptance. (correct)
- It leads to long-term change in private beliefs.
- It occurs when individuals are uncertain or lack information.
- It results in internalization of group norms.
What does informational social influence often lead to in terms of behavior?
What does informational social influence often lead to in terms of behavior?
- Internalization of attitudes and beliefs. (correct)
- Temporary compliance without belief change.
- Unwavering resistance to group opinion.
- Public conformity without private modification.
What was the primary focus of Jenness's Bean Jar Experiment?
What was the primary focus of Jenness's Bean Jar Experiment?
Why did Norah revert to eating non-organic food during the holidays?
Why did Norah revert to eating non-organic food during the holidays?
In Asch's Line Study, what behavior did the majority typically exhibit?
In Asch's Line Study, what behavior did the majority typically exhibit?
What primarily motivates a person to engage in normative social influence?
What primarily motivates a person to engage in normative social influence?
According to the given information, how would one best describe Jan's belief regarding organic food?
According to the given information, how would one best describe Jan's belief regarding organic food?
Which of the following is true regarding compliance in the context of normative influence?
Which of the following is true regarding compliance in the context of normative influence?
What characterizes compliance in social behavior?
What characterizes compliance in social behavior?
Which scenario best exemplifies internalisation?
Which scenario best exemplifies internalisation?
Identification in social conformity typically involves:
Identification in social conformity typically involves:
In Zimbardo's prison study, what type of conformity is primarily demonstrated?
In Zimbardo's prison study, what type of conformity is primarily demonstrated?
What distinguishes internalisation from other forms of conformity?
What distinguishes internalisation from other forms of conformity?
Which situation represents compliance rather than internalisation?
Which situation represents compliance rather than internalisation?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of internalisation?
Which of the following is not a characteristic of internalisation?
What is a crucial factor that separates compliance from identification?
What is a crucial factor that separates compliance from identification?
Study Notes
Types of Conformity
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Compliance: Publicly agreeing with a group while privately disagreeing; represents a temporary behavioral change.
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Example: Laughing at a joke to fit in with friends, even if one does not find it funny.
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Reference study: Asch’s Line Study.
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Internalisation: Both public and private acceptance of a group's viewpoint; this is the deepest level of conformity.
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Example: A person becomes vegetarian after living with a vegetarian housemate, making the belief part of their identity.
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Reference study: Jenness' Bean Jar Experiment.
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Identification: Conforming to social roles and external behaviors without changing internal beliefs.
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Example: Acting according to the role of a policeman or teacher; behavior reflects social expectations without internal belief change.
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Reference study: Zimbardo's prison study.
Scenario Analysis of Jan and Norah
- Jan: Displays internalisation by permanently adopting a diet of organic food, aligning her private beliefs with her public behavior.
- Norah: Exhibits compliance by eating organic food only in the presence of her peers; reverts back to non-organic food at home, indicating no true attitude change.
Explanations for Conformity
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Normative Influence: Conforming to avoid being seen as foolish or to fit in, often leading to compliance without internal belief change.
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Example: Smoking to match friends' behavior despite personally wishing not to smoke.
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Reference study: Asch's experiments on normative influence.
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Informational Influence: Seeking the correct behavior in uncertain situations, leading to internalisation as individuals look to knowledgeable others.
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Example: Observing which fork to use at a formal dinner, indicating a reliance on others for guidance.
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Reference study: Jenness' Bean Jar Experiment.
Jenness' Bean Jar Experiment
- Participants estimated the number of beans in a jar individually, then as a group.
- Results showed participants' estimates converged when discussed in a group, demonstrating majority influence and behavioral change due to group dynamics.
- This experiment exemplifies how individuals may change beliefs in uncertain situations, highlighting informational social influence.
Asch's Line Study
- Conducted to explore conformity to a majority in evident situations.
- Set-up involved participants displayed a standard line and three comparison lines, then asked to identify the matching line verbally in a group context.
- Aimed to measure peer pressure and the effects of group consensus on individual decision-making.
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Test your knowledge on the factors influencing conformity with this engaging quiz. Identify which variables do not affect conformity and enhance your understanding of social psychology. Challenge yourself to think critically about the dynamics of group behavior.
