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What are the three types of conformity?
What are the three types of conformity?
Which theory explains conformity based on wanting to be liked and accepted by the group?
Which theory explains conformity based on wanting to be liked and accepted by the group?
Which theory explains conformity based on the belief that others have better information than oneself?
Which theory explains conformity based on the belief that others have better information than oneself?
Who conducted the classic study investigating the effects of group size, unanimity, and task difficulty on conformity?
Who conducted the classic study investigating the effects of group size, unanimity, and task difficulty on conformity?
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What did Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment investigate?
What did Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment investigate?
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Which of the following is NOT a situational variable affecting obedience as investigated by Milgram?
Which of the following is NOT a situational variable affecting obedience as investigated by Milgram?
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The theory that explains obedience by suggesting that individuals relinquish personal responsibility and act as an agent of authority is:
The theory that explains obedience by suggesting that individuals relinquish personal responsibility and act as an agent of authority is:
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The Authoritarian Personality is a dispositional explanation for obedience.
The Authoritarian Personality is a dispositional explanation for obedience.
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Which of the following is NOT an explanation for resistance to social influence?
Which of the following is NOT an explanation for resistance to social influence?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minority influence?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of minority influence?
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What are the three important factors that contribute to minority influence?
What are the three important factors that contribute to minority influence?
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Study Notes
Conformity
- Conformity involves changing one's behavior or beliefs to match those of a group.
- Types of conformity:
- Internalisation: Conforming to a group because we accept the group's views.
- Identification: Conforming to a group because we want to be part of it.
- Compliance: Conforming to a group publicly, but not privately.
- Explanations for conformity:
- Informational social influence: Conformity because we believe the group is right.
- Normative social influence: Conformity because we want to be liked.
- Variables affecting conformity (as investigated by Asch):
- Group size: Larger groups typically lead to more conformity.
- Unanimity: If all others agree, conformity increases.
- Task difficulty: More difficult tasks increase conformity.
Conformity to Social Roles
- Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment - investigated roles influence.
- Participants adopted assigned roles (guard/prisoner) influenced behavior drastically.
Obedience
- Obedience involves changing one's behavior in response to a direct order, often from a perceived authority figure.
- Explanations for obedience:
- Agentic state: Individuals shift responsibility to an authority figure.
- Legitimacy of authority: People obey authority figures when they believe they are legitimate.
- Situational variables affecting obedience (as investigated by Milgram):
- Proximity: Closer the victim, less obedience.
- Location: Prestigious location increases obedience.
- Uniform: Authority figures in uniform elicit more obedience.
- Dispositional explanation for obedience:
- Authoritarian personality: Individuals with rigid beliefs and respect for authority.
Resistance to Social Influence
- Resistance involves not conforming or obeying.
- Explanations for resistance:
- Social support: Having others who resist pressure reduces conformity.
- Locus of control: Internal locus of control (belief that you control your destiny) increases resistance.
Minority Influence
- Minority influence involves a smaller group changing the majority's views.
- Factors for successful minority influence:
- Consistency: Maintaining the same position over time.
- Commitment: Demonstrating dedication to the cause.
- Flexibility: Adapting arguments to be more appealing.
Social Change
- Social change results from social influence processes.
- Minority influence plays a role in social change.
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Description
This quiz explores the concept of conformity, including its types, explanations, and variables. Additionally, it delves into the impact of social roles through Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment. Test your understanding of these psychological phenomena.
