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What type of conformity involves public as well as private acceptance and is generally temporary?
What type of conformity involves public as well as private acceptance and is generally temporary?
Internalisation leads to more permanent behavior change.
Internalisation leads to more permanent behavior change.
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What effect does group size have on conformity according to Asch's research?
What effect does group size have on conformity according to Asch's research?
More people in the group generally increases conformity, but only to a point.
The type of social influence where individuals go along with the majority for public acceptance, regardless of personal beliefs, is called __________.
The type of social influence where individuals go along with the majority for public acceptance, regardless of personal beliefs, is called __________.
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Match the following factors to their effects on conformity:
Match the following factors to their effects on conformity:
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In Asch's original study, what was the dependent variable?
In Asch's original study, what was the dependent variable?
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Unanimity refers to a situation where the majority of the group holds differing opinions.
Unanimity refers to a situation where the majority of the group holds differing opinions.
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How many participants were there in Asch's original study?
How many participants were there in Asch's original study?
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Flashcards
Conformity
Conformity
Adjusting behaviors or beliefs to match others' standards or expectations.
Identification
Identification
Temporary conformity involving both public and private acceptance to fulfill a social role.
Internalisation
Internalisation
True conformity with public and private acceptance, leading to a permanent change in behavior.
Compliance
Compliance
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Group Size
Group Size
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Unanimity
Unanimity
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Task Difficulty
Task Difficulty
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Asch's Study
Asch's Study
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Study Notes
Social Influence: Lesson 2 - Conformity
- Lesson Objectives: Students will be able to explain factors influencing conformity (group size, unanimity, task difficulty), as demonstrated in Asch's research. Students will also recap, apply, and evaluate Asch's study.
Types of Conformity
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Identification: Involves both public and private acceptance, but is generally temporary. It results from adopting a social role or imitating a role model. Changing behavior to fit a specific role in society, like a nurse or teacher, or trying to imitate someone.
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Internalisation: This is true conformity. It encompasses both public and private acceptance, and is not dependent on the presence of the group. The individual genuinely believes and accepts the views of the majority, and this change in behavior is permanent, e.g. religion.
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Compliance: Comes from a desire to fit in. Public but not private acceptance; conforming to appear to fit in with the majority even if the individual does not privately accept the beliefs. Avoiding social exclusion. A type of normative social influence.
Asch's Study
- Homework: Read and summarise Asch's study from the resource sheet.
Asch Variations
- Asch's study explored how factors influence conformity levels. Key factors studied include:
- Group size: How does the size of the majority influence conformity? Will there be more influence with 1 or 15 people in the majority?
- Unanimity: Is conformity greater when the majority is united or divided?
- Difficulty of task: Does the difficulty of the task affect the level of conformity? Is it harder to conform when the task is difficult?
Starter Questions (Whiteboard)
- From last lesson (on Asch's study):
- How many participants (pps) were in Asch's study?
- On what percentage of critical trials did participants conform in Asch's original study?
- What was the dependent variable?
- What was the independent variable?
- How many participants were in Zimbardo's study?
- After how many days did Zimbardo stop his study?
Evaluating Studies Using GRAVE
- The GRAVE acronym is essential for evaluating studies throughout the course. Instead of rote-learning evaluation points, detailed evaluation can be formulated from a thorough understanding of the study.
Evaluating Asch
- Work as a class to complete the evaluation page on the worksheet.
Homework
- Complete an evaluation of Zimbardo's Stanford Prison Experiment.
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Description
This quiz explores the different types of conformity including identification, internalization, and compliance based on Asch's research. Students will evaluate how factors like group size and task difficulty influence conformity. Test your understanding of key concepts and their applications in real-life scenarios.
