Ch 6 Conformity and Obedience

Question 1

conformity

Answer 1

a change in behavior or belief as a result of a real or imagined group pressure

Question 2

compliance

Answer 2

conformity that involves publicly acting in accord with an implied or explicit request while privately disagreeing

Question 3

obedience

Answer 3

acting in accord with a direct order or command

Question 4

acceptance

Answer 4

conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure

Question 5

autokinetic phenomenon

Answer 5

“self motion” The apparent movement of a stationary point of light in the dark

Question 6

cohesivenss

Answer 6

a “we feeling”; the extent to which members of a group are bound together, such as by attraction for one another

Question 7

normative influence

Answer 7

Conformity based on a person’s desire to fulfill others’ expectations, often to gain acceptance

Question 8

informational influence

Answer 8

conformity occurring when people accept evidence about reality provided by other people

Question 9

reactance

Answer 9

A motive to protect or restore one’s sense of freedom. arises when someone threatens out freedom of action