minority influence and social change

• What is the focus of the social influence unit?

  Authority figures and majority groups' impact
• What is the new perspective discussed in the video?

  Minorities influencing larger groups and societies
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• What is minority influence defined as?

  Majority members converting to minority views
• What are the three factors that enhance minority influence?

  Consistency, commitment, and flexibility
• What does consistency mean in minority influence?

  Repeating the same message over time
• What is dionic consistency?

  Repeating the same message over time
• What is synchronic consistency?

  All members share the same clear message
• How do government ministers demonstrate synchronic consistency?

  By following the party line publicly
• Why is commitment important for minority influence?

  It shows willingness to suffer for beliefs
• What does the augmentation principle suggest?

  Strong actions indicate strong internal motivation
• How does flexibility contribute to minority influence?

  It shows reasonableness and openness to arguments
• How can green campaigners demonstrate flexibility?

  By adjusting their demands for electric cars
• What is the snowball effect in minority influence?

  Minority influence grows rapidly over time
• What did Moschi's study find about consistent minorities?

  They were more convincing than inconsistent ones
• What was the outcome of Moschi's study?

  68% did not conform to the consistent minority
• What did Neo's study demonstrate about flexibility?

  Flexible minorities were more persuasive
• What are the limitations of lab studies on minority influence?

  Poor ecological validity and mundane realism
• What is the role of governments in social change?

  They create and enforce laws to influence society
• What is normative social influence?

  Conformity to avoid social rejection
• How can minority groups use informational social influence?

  By providing new information to the majority
• What is social crypto amnesia?

  Forgetting the minority's role in new norms
• How do extreme actions by minorities affect their message?

  They can lead to mainstream acceptance over time
• What is the significance of the Civil Rights Movement in minority influence?

  It showed commitment and consistency in protests
• How did LGBTQ+ activists demonstrate flexibility?

  By advocating for civil partnerships first
• What practical applications arise from understanding minority influence?

  Encouraging positive social change in health
• What is a criticism of social change research?

  It often lacks controlled experimental conditions
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