Social Change

• What are the six processes of social change initiated by a minority group?

  1. Drawing attention
  2. Consistency
  3. Deeper processing
  4. Augmentation principle
  5. Snowball effect
  6. Social cryptomnesia
• What was the goal of the Suffragette Movement?

  To gain the right for women to vote
• How did the Suffragettes initially raise awareness for their cause?

  Through protests and speeches
• What does consistency in minority influence refer to?

  Remaining consistent in their message over time
• What is deeper processing in the context of minority influence?

  Causing cognitive conflict that prompts questioning
• What is the augmentation principle?

  Engaging in extreme behaviors to show commitment
• What is the snowball effect in social change?

  Minority gaining momentum to become majority
• What is social cryptomnesia?

  Forgetting how social change occurred
• How does normative social influence (NSI) affect behavior?

  People conform to fit in with others
• How does informational social influence (ISI) manifest in society?

  People conform based on information from others
• What role does minority influence play in internalisation?

  It leads to genuine acceptance of new beliefs
• How can laws influence social change?

  By formalizing new social norms and behaviors
• What is the significance of the smoking ban in 2007?

  It formalized the norm against smoking in public
• How has the perception of homosexuality changed over the years?

  Increased acceptance and legal recognition
• What is the role of commitment in minority influence?

  Demonstrating dedication increases influence
• What did Nemeth's (1986) study investigate?

  Influence of a flexible minority on compensation decisions
• What were the results of Nemeth's study?

  Flexible minority led to majority compromise
• How did Martin Luther King and Nelson Mandela demonstrate minority influence?

  By consistently challenging societal norms for change
• What was Rosa Parks' contribution to social change?

  Her arrest sparked the civil rights movement
• How does the snowball effect relate to social change?

  It describes gradual acceptance of minority views
• What is the significance of social crypto amnesia in social change?

  It reflects forgetting the origins of change
• How do anti-smoking campaigns illustrate social change?

  They shifted public perception and behavior on smoking
• How does the concept of internalisation relate to social change?

  It leads to genuine belief changes in individuals
• What is the role of deeper processing in social change?

  It encourages questioning of the status quo
• How does flexibility impact minority influence?

  It allows for compromise and greater acceptance
• What is the relationship between NSI and social change?

  NSI encourages conformity to new social norms
• How does the concept of compliance relate to social influence?

  It involves changing behavior to fit in
• How does identification influence social behavior?

  It leads to adopting behaviors of a group
• How does the concept of locus of control relate to resistance?

  It influences how individuals respond to social pressure
• How do laws and policies contribute to social change?

  They formalize new norms and behaviors
• How does the concept of social proof relate to social influence?

  It encourages conformity based on others' actions
• How does the concept of authority influence obedience?

  It legitimizes commands and expectations
• How does the concept of proximity affect obedience?

  Closer proximity increases likelihood of obedience
• How does the concept of uniform affect obedience?

  Uniforms can enhance perceived authority
• How does the concept of social roles influence behavior?

  They dictate expected behaviors in specific contexts
• How does the concept of commitment relate to minority influence?

  It demonstrates dedication to the cause
• How does the concept of flexibility relate to minority influence?

  It allows for adaptation and compromise
• How does the concept of consistency relate to minority influence?

  It strengthens the minority's position over time
• How does the concept of social influence processes relate to social change?

  They facilitate the transition from minority to majority views
• How does the concept of social change relate to societal norms?

  It involves shifts in accepted behaviors and beliefs