minority influence & social change

• Why is consistency considered important in MI?

  It is an important factor in minority influence
• What was found about minorities in the studies?

  They were seen as being consistent
• What is the limitation mentioned regarding the research?

  Research is limited
• What do studies usually clarify in the context of minority influence?

  They make clear distinctions
• How does the consistency of a minority opinion affect majority views?

  It can lead to changes in majority views
• What is the main finding from the research on consistency as a factor in minority influence?

  Consistency is an important factor for a minority to be influential
• What did the meta-analysis by Wood et al. find about the influence of consistent minority views?

  Consistent minority views had a greater effect on changing the views of others than inconsistent minority views
• How did the study by Martin et al. demonstrate the importance of consistency for minority influence?

  It showed that people were more willing to change their opinion if they listened to a consistent minority group rather than a majority group
• What are the limitations of the research on minority influence discussed in the passage?

  The research is limited and usually makes clear distinctions between minority and majority groups
• Why are the limitations of the research on minority influence important to consider?

  Because the research may not fully capture the complexities of real-world minority influence
• What are people willing to change?

  Opinion
• What influences people to change their opinion?

  Listening to a minority group
• What limitation does research on minority influence have?

  It often lacks real-life scenarios
• What is a consequence of minority influence in real-life scenarios?

  Minorities often have less power and status
• What does internalization occur when?

  A minority is influencing a majority
• What is a critical aspect of tasks in minority influence research?

  They can be criticized for their relevance
• How does the context of minority influence affect its outcomes?

  It can lead to significant political implications
• What is a potential issue with minority influence in political campaigning?

  Outcomes may lack external validity
• What might a minority group achieve in real life?

  Success in changing behavior
• How does minority influence relate to psychological perspectives?

  It may not inform psychological theorists
• What is a limitation of minority influence research regarding real-life scenarios?

  It often does not reflect actual situations
• What is a common outcome for minority groups in society?

  They may be successful in influencing change
• How does minority influence research impact our understanding of social dynamics?

  It highlights the complexity of social interactions
• What is a key factor in the effectiveness of minority influence?

  Depth of processing by the majority
• What is a potential criticism of minority influence research?

  It may not reflect real-life scenarios
• What does the term "minority influence" refer to?

  Influence exerted by a smaller group
• How does minority influence relate to power dynamics in society?

  Minorities often have less power than majorities
• What is the significance of studying minority influence?

  It helps understand social change mechanisms
• What is a common characteristic of minority groups?

  They often have less status and power
• What does the research suggest about the relationship between minority influence and behavior change?

  Minorities can successfully change behavior
• How does minority influence research contribute to our understanding of social psychology?

  It reveals complexities in social interactions
• What does the term "internalization" refer to in minority influence?

  Adopting beliefs of a minority group
• How does the context of minority influence affect its effectiveness?

  It can enhance or diminish influence
• What is a common outcome for minority groups in society?

  They may be successful in influencing change
• How does minority influence research impact our understanding of social dynamics?

  It highlights the complexity of social interactions
• What is a key factor in the effectiveness of minority influence?

  Depth of processing by the majority
• What is a potential criticism of minority influence research?

  It may not reflect real-life scenarios