Types of Conformity in AQA A-Level Psychology
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What is the main reason behind Compliance as an explanation for conformity?

  • Always agreeing with the group
  • Gaining approval from the majority (correct)
  • Being the leader of the group
  • Avoiding disapproval from the majority

Which of the following is NOT one of the types of conformity discussed in the text?

  • Acceptance (correct)
  • Compliance
  • Internalisation
  • Identification

What motivates an individual to engage in social comparison according to the text?

  • Standing out from the group
  • Defying group norms
  • Desire to fit in with the majority (correct)
  • Achieving personal goals

Which of the following best describes Compliance as a form of conformity?

<p>The weakest form of conformity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that motivates individuals to conform through Compliance?

<p>Desire to maintain group harmony (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of conformity is the strongest form according to the text?

<p>Internalisation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which form of conformity involves going along with a group because the individual accepts their viewpoint?

<p>Identification (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which situation does informational social influence occur according to the text?

<p>When an individual accepts information from others as evidence about reality. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What may lead an individual to internalize a group's viewpoint according to the text?

<p>Previous agreement with the group's viewpoints. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes identification from compliance and internalization?

<p>Identification is temporary and behavior changes outside the group. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Compliance conformity

Conforming to the majority's actions or views to gain approval, the weakest form of conformity

Motivation behind compliance

The desire for group approval and maintaining harmony within the group.

Informational social influence

Conforming because you accept others' information as accurate about reality.

Internalization

The strongest type of conformity where you accept and agree with the group's viewpoint.

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Identification conformity

Conforming because you admire or identify with the group's views but may not agree with them permanently.

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Social comparison

Motivated by fitting in with the group's beliefs and opinions.

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NOT a type of conformity

Acceptance is not a specific type of conformity mentioned in the text.

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Internalization key factor

Previous agreement with the group's viewpoints.

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Strongest level conformity

Internalization

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Identification vs others

Identification is temporary; behavior changes even outside the group, unlike compliance and internalization.

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