conformity

• What is internalisation in the context of conformity?


  Publicly changing behavior to fit in with the group while also agreeing with them privately.
• What are the two types of changes in behavior associated with internalisation?


  An internal (private) and external (public) change of behavior.
• Why is internalisation considered the deepest level of conformity?


  Because the beliefs of the group become part of the individual’s own belief system.
• Can you provide an example of internalisation?


  • Living with a vegetarian and deciding to become one.
  • Converting religions based on agreement with a belief system.
• Which study can be referred to for an example of internalisation?


  The study by Jenness.
• sheriff(1935)-Evaluation


  1) lab experiment,=strict control + can be replicated

  2) lacks ecological validity due to repeated design.

  3) ethical problem= deception

  4) limited sample cant be generalised
• what is conformity


  when the behaviour of an individual is influenced by a larger group. (due to imagined pressure)
• what is informational social infuence

  An explanation of conformity that says that we agree to the opinion of the majority because we believe it to be correct. (want to be correct)
• Limited Sample


  A small number of participants in a study, making it difficult to generalize the results to a larger population.
• Ecological Validity


  The extent to which the results of a study reflect real-world situations, rather than artificial laboratory settings.
• Informed Consent


  The process of obtaining participants' voluntary agreement to participate in a study, after they have been fully informed about the research's purpose, procedures, and risks.
• Real-World Tasks


  Using tasks or procedures that are similar to those used in everyday life, rather than artificial laboratory tasks, to increase ecological validity.