Conformity Research: Social Power and Group Influence Quiz

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What is the main difference between normative influence and informational influence?

Normative influence occurs when there is no objective reality, while informational influence occurs in situations with clear answers.

Normative influence is driven by the desire for social acceptance, while informational influence is driven by the need for guidance in uncertain situations. (correct)

Normative influence is about conforming to group norms, while informational influence is about seeking validity and truth.

Normative influence results from accepting evidence about reality provided by others, while informational influence is about fulfilling others' expectations.

What is the motivation behind normative influence?

Seeking validity and truth to make informed decisions.

Seeking harmony and approval, regardless of the opinion being right or wrong. (correct)

Gaining knowledge and guidance in uncertain situations.

Avoiding confrontation and seeking social acceptance.

In which situations does informational influence occur?

Situations with predefined group norms.

Situations with clear answers and objective reality.

Situations where there is no need for social acceptance.

Situations where individuals lack knowledge or are uncertain about the correct course of action. (correct)

What drives conformity in normative influence?

Desire for social acceptance and conformity to group norms. Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference in the motivation behind normative and informational influence?

Normative influence seeks harmony and approval, while informational influence seeks validity and truth. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of compliance in normative influence?

Superficial, public, and transitory change in behavior and expressed attitudes in response to requests or group pressure. Signup and view all the answers

What does informational influence rely on to guide behavior?

Evidence about reality provided by other people. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between majority and minority influence?

Majority influence leads to public compliance, while minority influence leads to private opinion change Signup and view all the answers

What is the Convergent-Divergent theory related to?

Influence of majority or minority Signup and view all the answers

What does the Hypothesis of Direction-of-attention suggest about minority influence?

It causes people to focus on the minority message itself, leading to detailed evaluation of arguments Signup and view all the answers

What is attribution in the context of social psychology?

The process of assigning a cause to our own behavior and others Signup and view all the answers

What does social impact refer to in social psychology?

The effect that other people have on our attitude and behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of majority-induced stress on message processing?

Restricts message processing Signup and view all the answers

How does minority-induced stress affect message processing?

Leads to detailed evaluation of arguments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of majority influence according to the Hypothesis of Direction-of-attention?

Relationship to the majority Signup and view all the answers

What is the main outcome of minority influence on publicly expressed attitudes?

Conformity to majority views Signup and view all the answers

What does diffusion of responsibility refer to?

Individuals feeling less accountable for their actions in a group setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the bystander effect?

Individuals being less likely to intervene in the presence of others in situations of harm or violence Signup and view all the answers

What is the conversion effect in the context of minority influence?

A sudden internal change in the attitude of the majority due to minority influence Signup and view all the answers

What is effective minority influence characterized by?

Consistency, disrupting the majority norm, conveying alternative coherent points, and demonstrating certainty and unshakeable commitment Signup and view all the answers

What did the 'Blue-green' studies demonstrate?

The consistency minority was more influential than the inconsistent minority Signup and view all the answers

What is administrative violence?

Acts of harm or oppression carried out by authorities or institutions in positions of power Signup and view all the answers

What does conformity involve?

Individuals conforming to behaviors of those in power to avoid social rejection or punishment Signup and view all the answers

In Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment, what was the purpose of the manipulation by the confederates?

To observe the effect of social influence on the participant's judgments Signup and view all the answers

What was the main focus of Asch's Line Judgment Experiment?

Investigating conformity to a majority opinion, even when it's clearly incorrect Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Milgram Experiment?

To investigate obedience to authority and the willingness to harm others Signup and view all the answers

What factor influences obedience in the Milgram Experiment?

Immediacy of the victim Signup and view all the answers

What did Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment demonstrate about social influence?

It highlighted the power of social influence in shaping individual behavior and perception Signup and view all the answers

What did Asch's Line Judgment Experiment demonstrate about group behavior?

It demonstrated the powerful influence of social pressure and the tendency to conform to group norms Signup and view all the answers

What was the main purpose of Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment?

To examine how individuals' judgments and perceptions can be influenced by the presence of others in ambiguous or uncertain situations Signup and view all the answers

In Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment, what did Experiment 2 with paired individuals reveal?

The development of a group norm through interaction over trials Signup and view all the answers

What did Asch's Line Judgment Experiment aim to investigate?

Normative social influence through conformity to majority opinion Signup and view all the answers

What did the Milgram Experiment investigate?

Obedience to authority and willingness to inflict harm under instructions Signup and view all the answers

What did Stage 1 of Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment involve?

Forming pairs with high and low norms Signup and view all the answers

What did individual estimates not exchange in Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment, suggesting informational influence in group norms development?

Movement interpretation Signup and view all the answers

What influenced obedience in the Milgram Experiment?

The victim's immediacy and the anonymity, unanimity, task difficulty, and expertise of participants Signup and view all the answers

What did Experiment 1 in Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment with single individuals show?

Personal norm development and adherence in light movement interpretation Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Social Influence and Conformity

Administrative violence refers to acts of harm or oppression carried out by authorities or institutions in positions of power.
Conformity involves individuals conforming to behaviors of those in power to avoid social rejection or punishment, creating a reinforcing cycle of violence within administrative systems.
Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals feel less accountable for their actions in a group setting, making it easier for them to ignore or participate in acts of violence.
The bystander effect refers to individuals being less likely to intervene in situations of harm or violence when others are present, leading to a lack of action in oppressive situations.
Minority influence involves numerical or power minorities changing the attitudes of the majority, with both groups influencing each other's beliefs or behaviors over time.
Symmetric influence assumes that both majority and minority groups mutually influence each other's attitudes and opinions, leading to a convergence or modification of beliefs and attitudes for both groups.
The two-process model involves the conversion process, where members of the majority group reevaluate their beliefs in response to the minority's viewpoint, potentially leading to a shift in attitudes.
Effective minority influence involves consistency, disrupting the majority norm, conveying alternative coherent points, and demonstrating certainty and unshakeable commitment.
The conversion effect occurs when minority influence brings about a sudden internal change in the attitude of the majority, leading to a member of the majority processing the minority’s messages differently.
Experiment 'Blue-green' studies showed that the consistency minority was more influential than the inconsistent minority.
Conversion effect refers to a sudden internal change in the attitude of the majority due to minority influence.
Key terms include social comparison, immediate public compliance, delayed private rejection, and the 'Blue-green' studies as an experiment.

Social Influence Experiments: Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment, Asch's Line Judgment Experiment, and Milgram Experiment

Sherif's Autokinetic Experiment examines social influence on judgments and perceptions in ambiguous situations
Participants in the experiment stare at a point of light and report its movement, influenced by confederates' exaggerated estimates
Experiment 1 with single individuals showed personal norm development and adherence in light movement interpretation
Experiment 2 with paired individuals revealed the development of a group norm through interaction over trials
Stage 1 of the experiment formed pairs with high and low norms, while Stage 2 predicted reactions based on informational or normative influence
Individual estimates did not exchange, suggesting informational influence in group norms development
Asch's Line Judgment Experiment aimed to investigate normative social influence through conformity to majority opinion
Participants conformed to the majority opinion at least once, demonstrating the powerful influence of social pressure
Milgram Experiment investigated obedience to authority and willingness to inflict harm under instructions
A significant portion of participants were willing to administer increasingly severe electric shocks to the learner, even when they expressed distress
Factors influencing obedience included the victim's immediacy and the anonymity, unanimity, task difficulty, and expertise of participants
Individual and group characteristics, such as familiarity and expertise, influence conformity and obedience

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Test your knowledge on social influence and conformity with this quiz. Explore key concepts such as administrative violence, conformity, diffusion of responsibility, bystander effect, minority influence, and the two-process model. Assess your understanding of effective minority influence and the conversion effect, and learn about the 'Blue-green' studies experiment.

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