Social Influence - Resistance To Social Change Flashcards

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What three factors contribute to minority influence according to the specification?

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Consistency – don’t change your viewpoint.
Commitment – certainty, courage and determination.
Flexibility – minority needs to prepare to adapt.

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What were the findings when Moscovici (1969) showed the influence of commitment to minority influence?

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8% agreed with consistent minority when 2 confederates always said green.

1% agreed with the inconsistent minority when
2 confederates said green 2/3rd of the time.

A consistent minority has a significantly higher impact than an inconsistent minority.

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