Conformity Flashcards
1
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a change in behavior or beliefs to agree with other people
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conformity
2
Q
- when you don’t know the answer, you look to other people
- accepting evidence, motivated by desire to be accurate, looks to others for right answer
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informational social influence
3
Q
- change YOUR behavior to fit in with other people
- desire to fulfill others expectations
- motivated by desire to be accepted
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normative social influence
4
Q
- variation which how much people conform to norms and values depending on their cultures
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cultural differences in conformity
5
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factors affecting conformity pressure
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-group size: increase group size
-unanimity: with even 1 dissenter, conformity decreases
- cohesion: members of cohesive groups form more
-status: high status = more
- public response: conform when you have to respond publicy
-public commitment: commit to your own position decreases conformity
6
Q
thinking about a behavior makes its performance more likely
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ideomotor action
