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?

<p>To demonstrate majority influence on estimates in groups. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Her compliance was not based on a true attitude change. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Conformation to the incorrect majority despite knowing the correct answer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The fear of being ostracized or looking foolish. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>She internalized the belief that organic food was inherently good. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It often involves a shift in behavior that is temporary. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes compliance in social behavior?

<p>A temporary change in public behavior while privately disagreeing. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which scenario best exemplifies internalisation?

<p>A person adopts a vegetarian diet after living with a vegetarian for a year. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Identification in social conformity typically involves:

<p>Adaptation to a social role without continual internal agreement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Identification with societal expectations of authority. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes internalisation from other forms of conformity?

<p>Beliefs are changed both publicly and privately. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation represents compliance rather than internalisation?

<p>Agreeing with peers on a group project but secretly doubting their methods. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a characteristic of internalisation?

<p>Temporary changes in public behavior. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a crucial factor that separates compliance from identification?

<p>The change in internal personal opinions. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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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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