types of conformity L1

• What does it mean to conform?

  To align with group norms or behaviors
• What does compliance not result in?

  No change in the person's underlying attitude
• How does normative social influence explain conformity?

  It is driven by the desire for acceptance
• What is NSI concerned with?

  Emotion and acceptance by others
• Why do humans conform according to NSI?

  To avoid rejection and gain acceptance
• What are social norms?

  Acceptable behaviors defined by society
• What is internalization in conformity?

  A real change in personal beliefs
• When does NSI usually occur?

  When seeking approval from strangers
• In what situation might someone conform in an interview waiting room?

  By reading documents like others
• What is compliance in conformity?

  Publicly agreeing while privately disagreeing
• What is informational social influence?

  A cognitive process based on seeking information
• What happens when everyone is doing a particular thing?

  You may conform to fit in with the group
• When does ISI usually occur?

  When a person is new to a situation
• What do people tend to do in times of crisis?

  Look for what is right or appropriate
• What are the three types of conformity?

  • Compliance
  • Identification
  • Internalization
• What is the relationship between normative influence and compliance?

  Normative influence leads to compliance behavior
• What does research support for normative influence suggest?

  It shows the impact of social acceptance
• What did Linkenback and Perkins (2003) find about smoking behavior?

  Exposure to peers not smoking reduces uptake
• What did Fein et al. (2007) demonstrate about political opinion?

  It can be shaped by group reactions
• How can normative influence shape political opinion?

  By manipulating perceptions of candidate performance
• What is the effect of surveillance on behavior?

  It makes individuals less likely to misbehave
• How does exposure to negative information affect beliefs?

  It can lead to more negative stereotypes
• What is the significance of the relationship between beliefs and behavior?

  It influences the likelihood of conformity
• What is the impact of group position on behavior?

  It can manipulate individual actions
• How can knowledge of others' reactions influence behavior?

  It can lead to more responsible actions
• What is the role of social stereotypes in conformity?

  They can shape beliefs about behaviors
• How does conformity relate to social norms?

  Conformity is influenced by social norms
• What is the effect of group dynamics on individual behavior?

  It can lead to changes in personal beliefs
• How does conformity manifest in everyday situations?

  Through behaviors like following group actions
• What is the significance of public and private views in conformity?

  They can differ in compliance and internalization
• How does conformity affect decision-making in ambiguous situations?

  It leads individuals to seek group consensus
• What is the role of cognitive processes in conformity?

  They help individuals assess group information
• How does conformity relate to social acceptance?

  It is often motivated by the desire for acceptance
• What is the impact of group membership on conformity?

  It can enhance the desire to conform
• How does conformity influence personal identity?

  It can lead to changes in self-perception
• What is the significance of social influence in conformity?

  It shapes behaviors and beliefs in groups
• How does conformity relate to social behavior?

  It is a key aspect of social interactions
• What is the role of social norms in guiding behavior?

  They provide a framework for acceptable actions
• How does conformity affect group cohesion?

  It can strengthen bonds among group members
• What is the relationship between conformity and social pressure?

  Conformity often arises from social pressure