Conformity: types and explanations

• What is the focus of lesson one in social influence?

  Types and explanations for conformity
• How does Aronson define conformity?

  A change in behavior or opinions due to pressure
• According to the study material, who defined conformity?

  Elliot Aronson
• Why do people conform according to the material?

  To fit in or avoid being odd
• What are the three types of conformity mentioned?

  Compliance, identification, internalization
• What is compliance in terms of conformity?

  • Shallowest level of conformity
  • Changes public behavior only
  • Private beliefs remain unchanged
  • Short-term change to fit in
• What is internalization in terms of conformity?

  • Deepest and most permanent level
  • Changes both public behavior and private beliefs
  • Change persists without group presence
  • Represents a lifestyle change
• What is identification in terms of conformity?

  • Moderate level of conformity
  • Conforms to gain approval from a valued group
  • Internalizes beliefs but seeks group recognition
  • Combines elements of compliance and internalization
• How can conformity be assessed in an exam?

  Through short answer and application questions
• What is normative social influence?

  Complying to fit in or be accepted
• What is informational social influence?

  Conforming to be correct and do right
• When is normative social influence most likely to occur?

  When around strangers or close friends
• What leads to internalization according to the material?

  Conforming to be right and change beliefs
• In what situation do people conform due to informational social influence?

  When an expert is present or confused
• What happens in a confusing situation regarding conformity?

  People follow the majority for guidance
• What are the evaluation points for normative social influence?

  • Ash's study supports normative social influence
  • Participants conformed to avoid disapproval
  • Conformity rates fell without public pressure
• What is the research support for informational social influence?

  • Lucas Ettel's study on math problems
  • Greater conformity on difficult questions
  • Participants relied on perceived experts
• What is a limitation of research into conformity?

  Unclear if NSI or ISI is influencing
• What happens when a dissenting participant is present?

  Conformity may decrease due to support
• How many evaluation points are provided in the video?

  Three evaluation points
• What should students do for top-level essays?

  Add a fourth evaluation point
• What should students do if they have questions?

  Post them in the comments section
• How does Aronson define conformity?

  A change in behavior or opinions due to pressure
• What are the three types of conformity mentioned?

  Compliance, identification, and internalization
• What is the focus of lesson one in social influence?

  Types and explanations for conformity
• According to the material, do people conform?

  Yes, everyone conforms to some degree
• What characterizes compliance in conformity?

  Changing public behavior without changing beliefs
• What is internalization in the context of conformity?

  Changing both public behavior and private beliefs
• How does identification differ from compliance and internalization?

  It involves valuing the group while conforming
• Why do people comply according to the material?

  To be accepted or fit in with the group
• What is normative social influence?

  Complying to fit in or avoid rejection
• What is informational social influence?

  Conforming to be correct and do the right thing
• When is normative social influence most likely to occur?

  When around strangers or close friends
• What leads to internalization according to the material?

  Conforming to be right and changing beliefs
• What does it mean if a situation is ambivalent?

  It is confusing and unclear
• How might a person react in a confusing situation according to the material?

  They may conform to the majority's behavior
• What does Ash's study support regarding conformity?

  Normative social influence leading to compliance
• What happened when Ash removed public pressure in his study?

  Conformity rates fell significantly
• What did Lucas et al.'s research find about conformity?

  Greater conformity with difficult questions
• What is a limitation of research into conformity?

  Unclear whether NSI or ISI is influencing