Social Influence: Conformity and Normative Social Influence

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What is the primary motivation behind informational conformity?

Lack of knowledge or uncertainty

How does group size impact conformity?

Larger groups tend to elicit more conformity

What is the primary driver of normative social influence?

Desire for social approval and fear of rejection

What is the role of social norms in normative social influence?

They govern behavior in a group and influence conformity Signup and view all the answers

How does cultural background influence conformity?

Cultural norms and values can influence conformity Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of anonymity on conformity?

Lack of personal accountability increases conformity Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of reframing social issues in collective action?

To increase motivation and opportunity for collective action Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential outcome of benevolent prejudice?

Undermining the autonomy and agency of the group being helped Signup and view all the answers

What is the ability to find novel and imaginative solutions to social problems known as?

Social creativity Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the interaction between instrumental and identity-based pathways?

Interaction between pathways Signup and view all the answers

What is a form of benevolent prejudice in which one group assumes a superior or paternal role towards another group?

Paternalism Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of challenging social norms through social creativity?

To drive collective action Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that can increase motivation and opportunity for collective action?

Group identity Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of the Social Identity Model of Collective Action involves favoring one's own group over others?

In-group favoritism Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary driver of collective action according to the Instrumental Pathway?

Self-interest Signup and view all the answers

Which factor can limit the ability to engage in collective action?

Constraints Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary motivation behind collective action according to the Identity-Based Pathway?

Asserting group rights Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for engagement in collective action as a way to express and affirm one's social identity?

Collective action as identity expression Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Conformity

Definition: The tendency to align one's behavior or attitudes with those of a group, often without critical thinking.
Types:
- Informational conformity: Conforming due to a lack of knowledge or uncertainty.
- Normative conformity: Conforming to gain social approval or avoid rejection.
Factors influencing conformity:
- Group size: Larger groups tend to elicit more conformity.
- Unanimity: When all group members agree, conformity increases.
- Anonymity: Lack of personal accountability increases conformity.
- Cultural background: Cultural norms and values can influence conformity.

Definition: The process by which individuals adapt to the norms of a group to gain social acceptance and avoid rejection.
Key aspects:
- Social norms: Unwritten rules that govern behavior in a group.
- Desire for social approval: People conform to avoid social disapproval or rejection.
- Fear of rejection: Individuals conform to avoid being ostracized or isolated.
Factors influencing normative social influence:
- Group membership: Stronger group identification leads to greater conformity.
- Social status: Individuals with lower social status are more susceptible to normative influence.
- Cultural values: Cultural norms and values can reinforce or counteract normative influence.

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Test your understanding of social influence, including conformity and normative social influence, and how they affect individual behavior and group dynamics.