Conformity: Explanations and Types

• What are the three types of conformity?

  • Compliance
  • Identification
  • Internalisation
• What is compliance in terms of conformity?

  Compliance is the shallowest level of conformity where a person changes their behavior but not their private beliefs.
• How does identification differ from compliance?

  Identification involves changing both behavior and beliefs temporarily in the presence of a group.
• What is internalisation in the context of conformity?

  Internalisation is the deepest level of conformity where a person changes both behavior and beliefs permanently.
• What is normative social influence (NSI)?

  NSI is the tendency to conform to fit in and be accepted by a group, even if one does not agree with the behavior.
• What is informational social influence (ISI)?

  ISI is the tendency to conform because one you think they are correct, often occurring in ambiguous situations.
• What does the acronym SODAA stand for in evaluating theories?

  • S: Supporting evidence
  • O: Opposing evidence
  • D: Debates
  • A: Applications
  • A: Alternative explanations