Conformity Variables Quiz

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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?

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?

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?

To demonstrate majority influence on estimates in groups. Signup and view all the answers

Why did Norah revert to eating non-organic food during the holidays?

Her compliance was not based on a true attitude change. Signup and view all the answers

In Asch's Line Study, what behavior did the majority typically exhibit?

Conformation to the incorrect majority despite knowing the correct answer. Signup and view all the answers

What primarily motivates a person to engage in normative social influence?

The fear of being ostracized or looking foolish. Signup and view all the answers

According to the given information, how would one best describe Jan's belief regarding organic food?

She internalized the belief that organic food was inherently good. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true regarding compliance in the context of normative influence?

It often involves a shift in behavior that is temporary. Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes compliance in social behavior?

A temporary change in public behavior while privately disagreeing. Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best exemplifies internalisation?

A person adopts a vegetarian diet after living with a vegetarian for a year. Signup and view all the answers

Identification in social conformity typically involves:

Adaptation to a social role without continual internal agreement. Signup and view all the answers

In Zimbardo's prison study, what type of conformity is primarily demonstrated?

Identification with societal expectations of authority. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes internalisation from other forms of conformity?

Beliefs are changed both publicly and privately. Signup and view all the answers

Which situation represents compliance rather than internalisation?

Agreeing with peers on a group project but secretly doubting their methods. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of internalisation?

Temporary changes in public behavior. Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial factor that separates compliance from identification?

The change in internal personal opinions. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Types of Conformity

Compliance: Publicly agreeing with a group while privately disagreeing; represents a temporary behavioral change.
Example: Laughing at a joke to fit in with friends, even if one does not find it funny.
Reference study: Asch’s Line Study.
Internalisation: Both public and private acceptance of a group's viewpoint; this is the deepest level of conformity.
Example: A person becomes vegetarian after living with a vegetarian housemate, making the belief part of their identity.
Reference study: Jenness' Bean Jar Experiment.
Identification: Conforming to social roles and external behaviors without changing internal beliefs.
Example: Acting according to the role of a policeman or teacher; behavior reflects social expectations without internal belief change.
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

Normative Influence: Conforming to avoid being seen as foolish or to fit in, often leading to compliance without internal belief change.
Example: Smoking to match friends' behavior despite personally wishing not to smoke.
Reference study: Asch's experiments on normative influence.
Informational Influence: Seeking the correct behavior in uncertain situations, leading to internalisation as individuals look to knowledgeable others.
Example: Observing which fork to use at a formal dinner, indicating a reliance on others for guidance.
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.