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?

The weakest form of conformity Signup and view all the answers

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

Desire to maintain group harmony Signup and view all the answers

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

Internalisation Signup and view all the answers

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

Identification Signup and view all the answers

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

When an individual accepts information from others as evidence about reality. Signup and view all the answers

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

Previous agreement with the group's viewpoints. Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes identification from compliance and internalization?

Identification is temporary and behavior changes outside the group. Signup and view all the answers

Types of Conformity in AQA A-Level Psychology

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What is the main reason behind Compliance as an explanation for conformity?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What distinguishes identification from compliance and internalization?

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