psychology- obedicence n conformity

• How is conformity defined in social psychology?


  Conformity is the tendency to align one's attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors with those of others in a group.
• What are the two fundamental concepts in social psychology that describe how individuals adjust their behavior in response to social pressures?


  Conformity and obedience
• What is obedience in the context of social psychology?


  Obedience is the act of following direct orders or commands from an authority figure, regardless of personal beliefs.
• Give an example of conformity.


  Wearing a school uniform is an act of conformity.
• Give an example of obedience.


  Following a teacher's instruction to complete homework is an act of obedience.
• What are the three main types of conformity?

  1. Informational conformity: Conforming because others have more knowledge.
  2. Normative conformity: Conforming to be liked and accepted by others.
  3. Identification: Changing behavior to be more like someone admired.
• What is informational conformity?


  Informational conformity occurs when people conform because they believe others have more knowledge or information.
• What is normative conformity?


  Normative conformity happens when people conform to be liked and accepted by others.
• What is identification in the context of conformity?


  Identification involves changing behavior to be more like someone you admire or respect.
• If a person adopts a friend's opinion on a movie they haven't seen, which type of conformity is this an example of?


  This is an example of informational conformity.
• What was the main finding of Asch's Line Experiment?


  About 37% of participants conformed to the incorrect majority.
• What does Sherif's Autokinetic Effect Experiment demonstrate?


  It demonstrates how people establish group norms through informational conformity.
• How does group size influence conformity?


  Larger groups tend to produce more conformity, up to a point.
• What role does unanimity play in conformity?


  When the group is unanimous, conformity is more likely.
• How does group cohesion affect conformity?


  More cohesive groups exert stronger pressure to conform.
• What is the effect of status on conformity?


  Higher status individuals or groups can induce more conformity.
• How do public versus private responses influence conformity?

  People are more likely to conform when their responses are public.
• What effect does the difficulty of a task have on conformity?


  Ambiguous or difficult tasks increase conformity.
• What happens to conformity when even one confederate gives the correct answer in Asch's experiment?


  Conformity decreased when even one confederate gave the correct answer.
• What is the relationship between conformity and social pressure?


  Conformity is a response to social pressure from others.
• What is the definition of social psychology?

  Social psychology is the study of how individuals behave in social contexts and how they are influenced by others.
• What factors increase conformity in a group setting?


  Larger group size, unanimity, public responses, high status individuals, and ambiguous tasks
• What is the definition of obedience?


  Obedience is the act of following orders or commands from an authority figure
• What does the Hofling Hospital Experiment demonstrate about obedience?


  It shows that 21 out of 22 nurses obeyed an unknown doctor's orders to administer an excessive dose of a drug
• What are the similarities and differences between conformity and obedience?


  Similarities:

  • Both involve changing behavior due to social influence
  • Both can lead to actions that conflict with personal beliefs

  
  

  Differences:

  • Source of influence: Conformity (peers), Obedience (authority figures)
  • Nature of pressure: Conformity (implicit), Obedience (explicit)
  • Motivation: Conformity (fit in), Obedience (follow orders)
  • Hierarchy: Conformity (equals), Obedience (power structure)
• What is the potential danger of obedience as revealed by Milgram's study?


  It can lead individuals to override their personal ethical judgments