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Compliance refers to instances where a person may agree in public with a group of people, but the person privately ______ with the group’s viewpoint or behavior.
Compliance refers to instances where a person may agree in public with a group of people, but the person privately ______ with the group’s viewpoint or behavior.
disagrees
Internalisation is the deepest level of ______ where the beliefs of the group become part of the individual’s own belief system.
Internalisation is the deepest level of ______ where the beliefs of the group become part of the individual’s own belief system.
conformity
Identification occurs when someone conforms to the demands of a given ______ role in society.
Identification occurs when someone conforms to the demands of a given ______ role in society.
social
Normative social influence is where a person conforms to fit in with the group because they don’t want to appear ______ or be left out.
Normative social influence is where a person conforms to fit in with the group because they don’t want to appear ______ or be left out.
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Normative social influence tends to lead to ______ because the person smokes just for show but deep down they wish not to smoke.
Normative social influence tends to lead to ______ because the person smokes just for show but deep down they wish not to smoke.
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A person may laugh at a joke because their group of friends find it funny, but deep down the person does not find the joke ______.
A person may laugh at a joke because their group of friends find it funny, but deep down the person does not find the joke ______.
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An example of internalisation is if someone lived with a vegetarian at university and then decides to also become one too because they agree with their friend’s ______.
An example of internalisation is if someone lived with a vegetarian at university and then decides to also become one too because they agree with their friend’s ______.
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Asch’s Line Study is a study on ______.
Asch’s Line Study is a study on ______.
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This means any change of behavior is ______.
This means any change of behavior is ______.
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Informational social influence is where a person conforms because they have a desire to be ______.
Informational social influence is where a person conforms because they have a desire to be ______.
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For a study on informational influence refer to ______.
For a study on informational influence refer to ______.
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Conforming to a social role is called ______.
Conforming to a social role is called ______.
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The Agentic State says that people will obey an authority when they believe that the authority will take responsibility for the ______ of their actions.
The Agentic State says that people will obey an authority when they believe that the authority will take responsibility for the ______ of their actions.
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Adorno felt that ______ factors rather than situational factors could explain obedience.
Adorno felt that ______ factors rather than situational factors could explain obedience.
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One of the various characteristics of the authoritarian personality is that the individual is hostile to those who are of inferior ______, but obedient of people with high ______.
One of the various characteristics of the authoritarian personality is that the individual is hostile to those who are of inferior ______, but obedient of people with high ______.
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In one of Asch’s experimental variations he showed that the presence of a ______ led to a decrease in the conformity levels in true participants.
In one of Asch’s experimental variations he showed that the presence of a ______ led to a decrease in the conformity levels in true participants.
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Social support also decreases obedience to ______.
Social support also decreases obedience to ______.
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The presence of others who are seen to disobey the ______ figure reduced the level of obedience to 10%.
The presence of others who are seen to disobey the ______ figure reduced the level of obedience to 10%.
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Moscovici had a group of ______ participants and a range of blue/ green slides varying in intensity.
Moscovici had a group of ______ participants and a range of blue/ green slides varying in intensity.
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The study had two conditions, confederates who consistently said ______ and an inconsistent group and a control group with no confederates.
The study had two conditions, confederates who consistently said ______ and an inconsistent group and a control group with no confederates.
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Once the minority begin to persuade people round to their way of thinking, a ______ effect begins to happen.
Once the minority begin to persuade people round to their way of thinking, a ______ effect begins to happen.
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This is a process known as ______ where people do often not even remember where the opinion originated from.
This is a process known as ______ where people do often not even remember where the opinion originated from.
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People are less likely to behave in ______ friendly ways due to the negative connotations associated with them.
People are less likely to behave in ______ friendly ways due to the negative connotations associated with them.
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Minorities wanting social change should avoid behaviors that reinforce social change – essentially ______ to the majority.
Minorities wanting social change should avoid behaviors that reinforce social change – essentially ______ to the majority.
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A person can either have an internal or external ______ of control.
A person can either have an internal or external ______ of control.
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People with a high internal ______ of control perceive themselves as having a great deal of personal control over their behavior.
People with a high internal ______ of control perceive themselves as having a great deal of personal control over their behavior.
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Identification is just as important as agreeing with the ______ of the minority group in order to change the behavior of the majority.
Identification is just as important as agreeing with the ______ of the minority group in order to change the behavior of the majority.
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The majority opinion then becomes ______, and people have to obey this law.
The majority opinion then becomes ______, and people have to obey this law.
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Minority influence is usually a result of ______ change.
Minority influence is usually a result of ______ change.
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Consistency is the most important factor in deciding whether the minority are ______ or not.
Consistency is the most important factor in deciding whether the minority are ______ or not.
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People with an internal ______ of control tend to be less conforming and less obedient.
People with an internal ______ of control tend to be less conforming and less obedient.
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Moscovici stated that being consistent and unchanging in a view is more likely to influence the ______ than if a minority is inconsistent.
Moscovici stated that being consistent and unchanging in a view is more likely to influence the ______ than if a minority is inconsistent.
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The minority position changed, it was not ______, and it was this change that apparently resulted in minority influence.
The minority position changed, it was not ______, and it was this change that apparently resulted in minority influence.
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When the majority is confronted with someone with self-confidence and dedication to take a popular stand and refuses to back down, they may assume that he or she has a ______.
When the majority is confronted with someone with self-confidence and dedication to take a popular stand and refuses to back down, they may assume that he or she has a ______.
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Social change is usually a result of minority influence, which is when a small group of people manage to persuade the ______ to adopt their point of view.
Social change is usually a result of minority influence, which is when a small group of people manage to persuade the ______ to adopt their point of view.
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Through these processes more and more of the ______ will gradually change towards the cause resulting in the snowball effect.
Through these processes more and more of the ______ will gradually change towards the cause resulting in the snowball effect.
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Compliance refers to instances where a person may agree in public with a group of people, but the person privately ______ with the group’s viewpoint or behavior.
Compliance refers to instances where a person may agree in public with a group of people, but the person privately ______ with the group’s viewpoint or behavior.
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Internalisation is where a person publicly changes behavior to fit in with the group while also ______ with them privately.
Internalisation is where a person publicly changes behavior to fit in with the group while also ______ with them privately.
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Identification occurs when someone conforms to the demands of a given social ______ in society.
Identification occurs when someone conforms to the demands of a given social ______ in society.
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Normative social influence is where a person conforms to fit in with the group because they don’t want to appear ______ or be left out.
Normative social influence is where a person conforms to fit in with the group because they don’t want to appear ______ or be left out.
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A person may laugh at a joke because their group of friends find it funny, but deep down the person does not find the joke ______.
A person may laugh at a joke because their group of friends find it funny, but deep down the person does not find the joke ______.
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An example of internalisation is if someone lived with a vegetarian at university and then decides to also become one too because they agree with their friend’s ______.
An example of internalisation is if someone lived with a vegetarian at university and then decides to also become one too because they agree with their friend’s ______.
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Asch’s Line Study is a study on ______.
Asch’s Line Study is a study on ______.
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Normative social influence is usually associated with ______, where a person changes their public behavior but not their private beliefs.
Normative social influence is usually associated with ______, where a person changes their public behavior but not their private beliefs.
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Informational social influence is where a person conforms because they have a desire to be ______ and look to others who they believe may have more information.
Informational social influence is where a person conforms because they have a desire to be ______ and look to others who they believe may have more information.
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For a study on normative influence refer to ______.
For a study on normative influence refer to ______.
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[Blank] to social roles is called identification.
[Blank] to social roles is called identification.
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The Agentic State says that people will obey an authority when they believe that the authority will take responsibility for the ______ of their actions.
The Agentic State says that people will obey an authority when they believe that the authority will take responsibility for the ______ of their actions.
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Adorno felt that ______ factors rather than situational factors could explain obedience.
Adorno felt that ______ factors rather than situational factors could explain obedience.
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In one of Asch’s experimental variations he showed that the presence of a ______ led to a decrease in the conformity levels in true participants.
In one of Asch’s experimental variations he showed that the presence of a ______ led to a decrease in the conformity levels in true participants.
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Social support also decreases obedience to ______.
Social support also decreases obedience to ______.
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The presence of others who are seen to disobey the ______ figure reduced the level of obedience to 10%.
The presence of others who are seen to disobey the ______ figure reduced the level of obedience to 10%.
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Internalisation is the deepest level of ______ where the beliefs of the group become part of the individual’s own belief system.
Internalisation is the deepest level of ______ where the beliefs of the group become part of the individual’s own belief system.
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This means any change of behavior is ______.
This means any change of behavior is ______.
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Moscovici investigated the importance of ______.
Moscovici investigated the importance of ______.
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Once the minority begin to persuade people round to their way of thinking, a ______ effect begins to happen.
Once the minority begin to persuade people round to their way of thinking, a ______ effect begins to happen.
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This is a process known as ______ where people do often not even remember where the opinion originated from.
This is a process known as ______ where people do often not even remember where the opinion originated from.
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People are less likely to behave in environmentally ______ ways due to the negative connotations associated with them.
People are less likely to behave in environmentally ______ ways due to the negative connotations associated with them.
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Minorities wanting social change should avoid behaviors that reinforce social change – essentially ______ to the majority.
Minorities wanting social change should avoid behaviors that reinforce social change – essentially ______ to the majority.
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Identification is just as important as agreeing with the ______ of the minority group in order to change the behavior of the majority.
Identification is just as important as agreeing with the ______ of the minority group in order to change the behavior of the majority.
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The majority opinion then becomes ______, and people have to obey this law.
The majority opinion then becomes ______, and people have to obey this law.
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Social change is usually a result of minority influence, which is when a small group of people manage to persuade the ______ to adopt their point of view.
Social change is usually a result of minority influence, which is when a small group of people manage to persuade the ______ to adopt their point of view.
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The term ‘Locus of control’ refers to how much control a person feels they have in their own ______.
The term ‘Locus of control’ refers to how much control a person feels they have in their own ______.
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A person with a high internal locus of control perceive themselves as having a great deal of personal control over their ______.
A person with a high internal locus of control perceive themselves as having a great deal of personal control over their ______.
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People with an internal locus of control tend to be less ______ and less obedient.
People with an internal locus of control tend to be less ______ and less obedient.
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Moscovici stated that being consistent and unchanging in a view is more likely to influence the ______ than if a minority is inconsistent.
Moscovici stated that being consistent and unchanging in a view is more likely to influence the ______ than if a minority is inconsistent.
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When the majority is confronted with someone with self-confidence and dedication to take a popular stand and refuses to back down, they may assume that he or she has a ______.
When the majority is confronted with someone with self-confidence and dedication to take a popular stand and refuses to back down, they may assume that he or she has a ______.
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Social change is usually a result of minority influence, which is when a small group of people manage to persuade the ______ to adopt their point of view.
Social change is usually a result of minority influence, which is when a small group of people manage to persuade the ______ to adopt their point of view.
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Through these processes more and more of the ______ will gradually change towards the cause resulting in the snowball effect.
Through these processes more and more of the ______ will gradually change towards the cause resulting in the snowball effect.
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The minority position changed, it was not ______, and it was this change that apparently resulted in minority influence.
The minority position changed, it was not ______, and it was this change that apparently resulted in minority influence.
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Consistency is the most important factor in deciding whether the minority are ______ or not.
Consistency is the most important factor in deciding whether the minority are ______ or not.
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Committed minorities, such as those who risk themselves for their cause has an effect on the ______ through an augmentation principle.
Committed minorities, such as those who risk themselves for their cause has an effect on the ______ through an augmentation principle.
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Study Notes
Conformity
- Conformity refers to the act of changing one's behavior to fit in with a group or social norm
- There are three types of conformity: compliance, internalisation, and identification
Types of Conformity
- Compliance: temporary change of behavior to fit in with the group, but privately disagreeing with the group's viewpoint
- Example: laughing at a joke because friends find it funny, but not actually finding it funny
- Internalisation: changing behavior and privately agreeing with the group's viewpoint
- Example: becoming a vegetarian because a friend is one and agreeing with their views
- Identification: conforming to the demands of a social role in society
- Example: a policeman, teacher, or politician conforming to their role
Explanations for Conformity
- Normative Influence: conforming to fit in with the group because of social pressure
- Associated with compliance, leading to temporary change of behavior
- Example: feeling pressured to smoke because friends are smoking
- Informational Influence: conforming because of a desire to be right and looking to others for guidance
- Associated with internalisation, leading to a deeper change of behavior
- Example: looking to others for guidance on which fork to use in a posh restaurant
Variables Affecting Conformity
- Situational factors can influence the level of conformity
- Example: Asch's study on the effect of group size on conformity
Obedience
- Obedience refers to following the instructions of an authority figure
- Explanations for obedience include:
- The Agentic State: obeying an authority when believing they will take responsibility for the consequences
- Dispositional Explanation: authoritarian personality traits leading to obedience
Resistance to Social Influence
- Social Support: the presence of a dissident can decrease conformity and obedience
- Example: having a friend who doesn't conform can give social support and increase confidence in one's own decision
- Locus of Control: people with an internal locus of control are more likely to resist social pressure and take responsibility for their actions
- Example: believing one's own hard work led to success on an exam, rather than luck
Minority Influence
- Minority influence refers to the ability of a small group to persuade the majority to adopt their viewpoint
- Factors affecting minority influence include:
- Consistency: being clear and unchanging in one's views
- Commitment: being dedicated to one's cause
- Flexibility: being willing to compromise and appear reasonable
- Social change can occur through minority influence, leading to a snowball effect and eventually, a shift in societal views
Conformity
- Conformity refers to the act of changing one's behavior to fit in with a group or social norm
- There are three types of conformity: compliance, internalisation, and identification
Types of Conformity
- Compliance: temporary change of behavior to fit in with the group, but privately disagreeing with the group's viewpoint
- Example: laughing at a joke because friends find it funny, but not actually finding it funny
- Internalisation: changing behavior and privately agreeing with the group's viewpoint
- Example: becoming a vegetarian because a friend is one and agreeing with their views
- Identification: conforming to the demands of a social role in society
- Example: a policeman, teacher, or politician conforming to their role
Explanations for Conformity
- Normative Influence: conforming to fit in with the group because of social pressure
- Associated with compliance, leading to temporary change of behavior
- Example: feeling pressured to smoke because friends are smoking
- Informational Influence: conforming because of a desire to be right and looking to others for guidance
- Associated with internalisation, leading to a deeper change of behavior
- Example: looking to others for guidance on which fork to use in a posh restaurant
Variables Affecting Conformity
- Situational factors can influence the level of conformity
- Example: Asch's study on the effect of group size on conformity
Obedience
- Obedience refers to following the instructions of an authority figure
- Explanations for obedience include:
- The Agentic State: obeying an authority when believing they will take responsibility for the consequences
- Dispositional Explanation: authoritarian personality traits leading to obedience
Resistance to Social Influence
- Social Support: the presence of a dissident can decrease conformity and obedience
- Example: having a friend who doesn't conform can give social support and increase confidence in one's own decision
- Locus of Control: people with an internal locus of control are more likely to resist social pressure and take responsibility for their actions
- Example: believing one's own hard work led to success on an exam, rather than luck
Minority Influence
- Minority influence refers to the ability of a small group to persuade the majority to adopt their viewpoint
- Factors affecting minority influence include:
- Consistency: being clear and unchanging in one's views
- Commitment: being dedicated to one's cause
- Flexibility: being willing to compromise and appear reasonable
- Social change can occur through minority influence, leading to a snowball effect and eventually, a shift in societal views
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Learn about types of conformity, including compliance, and how it affects individual behavior. Explore Asch's Line Study and understand the concept of internalization.
