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What is the term used to describe how and why people change their behavior in response to the influence of others?
In the Asch Line Judgment Studies, what percentage of participants conformed at least once?
Which factor is NOT part of the Social Impact Theory variations mentioned by Asch?
What was the main conclusion regarding the informational function of social influence in political primaries?
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What did the Asch studies suggest about the presence of a 'true partner'?
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Which aspect is NOT considered a strength according to the Social Impact Theory variations?
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Study Notes
Conformity and Social Influence
- Conformity is a change in behavior in response to the real, imagined, or implied influence of other people.
Conformity Gone Wrong?
- Mass Psychogenic Illness: a phenomenon in which a group of people experience physical symptoms due to psychological or social factors.
- Conversion disorder: a condition in which psychological distress is converted into physical symptoms.
- The "voluntary" aspect of conformity refers to the willingness to change behavior without being forced to do so.
- Stress, mirror neurons, and the need to belong are factors that contribute to conformity.
The Informational Function of Social Influence
- People seek information from others as a heuristic strategy, especially in situations where information is limited or uncertain.
- Early primaries in political elections often dictate the national candidate.
Asch Line Judgment Studies
- In Asch's study, participants were asked to compare the length of lines.
- 75% of participants conformed to the incorrect answer at least once, and the average participant conformed on 33% of the trials.
Normative Function of Social Influence
- Social Impact Theory: the effect of social influence on an individual's behavior.
- Factors that influence conformity:
- Strength: importance of the group.
- Immediacy: physical proximity to the group.
- Number: the role of majority size (three or larger has an equal effect).
Asch's Experimental Variations
- Non-unanimous majorities: the presence of a "true partner" reduces conformity (10.4%).
- Withdrawal of a "true partner" increases conformity dramatically.
- A unanimous majority of three is more effective than a 7–1 split majority.
- Difficulty and clarity of the task, status, and cultural differences also impact conformity.
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This quiz covers the topic of conformity and social influence, including how and why people change their behavior in response to others. It also touches on mass psychogenic illness, conversion disorder, mirror neurons, and the need to belong. Explore the informational function of social influence and the strategies for seeking information from others.
