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Compliance is when a person seems to agree, and follows what is requested or required of him or her to do or believe in, but does not necessarily have to really ______ or agree to it.
Compliance is when a person seems to agree, and follows what is requested or required of him or her to do or believe in, but does not necessarily have to really ______ or agree to it.
believe
Identification is when a person is influenced by someone he or she likes or looks up to, like a movie star, a social celebrity or a ______.
Identification is when a person is influenced by someone he or she likes or looks up to, like a movie star, a social celebrity or a ______.
superhero
Conformity is a type of social influence that involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like ______.
Conformity is a type of social influence that involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like ______.
others
What is the term for the type of social influence that involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others?
What is the term for the type of social influence that involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others?
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Which term describes the phenomenon where a bigger number of people are influenced by a much smaller number of people to accept the minority’s way of looking at and doing things?
Which term describes the phenomenon where a bigger number of people are influenced by a much smaller number of people to accept the minority’s way of looking at and doing things?
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What term refers to a reverse reaction to social influence being imposed by a person or group on another to accept a certain belief, behavior, or attitude?
What term refers to a reverse reaction to social influence being imposed by a person or group on another to accept a certain belief, behavior, or attitude?
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What is the term for when an individual wholeheartedly changes their original thinking, beliefs, actions, and attitudes to align with and accept those of a group?
What is the term for when an individual wholeheartedly changes their original thinking, beliefs, actions, and attitudes to align with and accept those of a group?
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Which term describes the situation where a person is influenced by someone they like or look up to, like a movie star, a social celebrity, or a superhero?
Which term describes the situation where a person is influenced by someone they like or look up to, like a movie star, a social celebrity, or a superhero?
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What is the term for following what someone tells you to do, even if it may not necessarily reflect your own set of beliefs or values?
What is the term for following what someone tells you to do, even if it may not necessarily reflect your own set of beliefs or values?
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Which term refers to the ability to own a certain belief or act and be willing to make it known publicly and privately?
Which term refers to the ability to own a certain belief or act and be willing to make it known publicly and privately?
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What is the term for when a person seems to agree and follow what is requested or required of them without necessarily having to really believe or agree to it?
What is the term for when a person seems to agree and follow what is requested or required of them without necessarily having to really believe or agree to it?
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What term describes the change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others?
What term describes the change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others?
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Conformity involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others.
Conformity involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others.
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Compliance requires a person to truly believe and agree to what is requested or required of them.
Compliance requires a person to truly believe and agree to what is requested or required of them.
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Identification happens when a person is influenced by someone they dislike or do not look up to.
Identification happens when a person is influenced by someone they dislike or do not look up to.
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Obedience reflects the person’s set of beliefs or values.
Obedience reflects the person’s set of beliefs or values.
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Conversion occurs when an individual wholeheartedly changes their original thinking and beliefs to align with and accept those of a group.
Conversion occurs when an individual wholeheartedly changes their original thinking and beliefs to align with and accept those of a group.
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Reactance is a reaction to social influence being imposed by a person or group on another to accept a certain belief, behavior, or attitude.
Reactance is a reaction to social influence being imposed by a person or group on another to accept a certain belief, behavior, or attitude.
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Internalization doesn't require a person to make their beliefs known publicly and privately.
Internalization doesn't require a person to make their beliefs known publicly and privately.
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Minority Influence happens when a smaller number of people are influenced by a much bigger number of people.
Minority Influence happens when a smaller number of people are influenced by a much bigger number of people.
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Majority of people are influenced by a much smaller number in Minority Influence.
Majority of people are influenced by a much smaller number in Minority Influence.
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Study Notes
Social Influence
- Compliance: When a person seems to agree and follows what is requested or required, but does not necessarily have to really believe or agree to it.
Types of Social Influence
- Identification: When a person is influenced by someone they like or look up to, such as a movie star, social celebrity, or superhero.
- Conformity: A type of social influence that involves a change in behavior, belief, or thinking to be like others.
- Obedience: Following what someone tells you to do, even if it may not necessarily reflect your own set of beliefs or values.
- Internalization: The ability to own a certain belief or act and be willing to make it known publicly and privately.
- Conversion: When an individual wholeheartedly changes their original thinking, beliefs, actions, and attitudes to align with and accept those of a group.
- Reactance: A reverse reaction to social influence being imposed by a person or group on another to accept a certain belief, behavior, or attitude.
- Minority Influence: When a bigger number of people are influenced by a much smaller number of people to accept the minority's way of looking at and doing things.
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Test your knowledge on social influence, compliance, identification, and internalization with this quiz. Explore the concepts of conforming to social norms and the different ways people adjust their behavior in response to social pressure.
