Psychology Social Influence- Types of conformity

• What are the three types of conformity?

  Internalisation, identification, and compliance
• What is conformity?

  A change in behavior due to group pressure
• What is internalisation in conformity?

  A deep change accepting the majority view
• How does identification differ from internalisation?

  Identification values group membership but not beliefs
• What is compliance in conformity?

  A superficial change lasting only in group presence
• What is informational social influence (ISI)?

  Conforming because we believe the majority is correct
• What is normative social influence (NSI)?

  Conforming to be accepted and gain social approval
• What is the main reason for compliance?

  To gain approval and avoid disapproval
• How does ISI lead to internalisation?

  By changing both behavior and private attitudes
• Why do people conform in ambiguous situations?

  They rely on others' opinions to define norms
• What is a key characteristic of NSI?

  It is based on the desire to fit in
• How does Asch's research support NSI?

  Participants conformed to avoid disapproval from others
• What are nAffiliators in the context of NSI?

  People with a strong need for social approval
• What is a limitation of NSI regarding individual differences?

  It cannot predict conformity for everyone
• How do ISI and NSI have real-life applications?

  They explain conformity in everyday social situations
• What does Asch's study reveal about ISI and conformity?

  Individual differences affect conformity rates significantly
• What is a weakness of ISI based on Asch's findings?

  Some individuals do not conform even in clear situations
• What are the three types of conformity and their characteristics?

  • Compliance: Superficial, temporary change for approval
  • Internalisation: Deep, permanent change accepting majority view
  • Identification: Moderate change to fit in, values group
• What are the two explanations for conformity?

  1. Informational Social Influence (ISI)

  • Desire to be right, leads to internalisation

  1. Normative Social Influence (NSI)

  • Desire to be liked, leads to compliance
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of NSI and ISI?

  Strengths:

  • Supported by research (Asch)
  • Real-life applications in social behavior

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Individual differences affect conformity
  • Cannot explain all conformity cases