Conformity

Question 1

Conformity

Answer 1

the tendency to adjust one’s thoughts, feelings or behaviour so that they become more consistent with those of others or with accepted standards about how a person should behave in certain situations (social norms)

Question 2

Influences of conformity:

Answer 2

• Informational influence
• Normative influence
• Unanimity
• Culture
• Group size
• Social loafing

Question 3

Informational influence

Answer 3

when conformity results from a need for direction and information on how to respond in a specific situation

Question 4

Normative influence

Answer 4

occurs when a response is guided by one or more social norms for a particular situation

Question 5

Unanimity

Answer 5

complete agreement among group members

Question 6

Culture

Answer 6

the way of life of a particular community or group that sets it apart from other communities and groups

Question 7

Group size

Answer 7

the total number of individuals comprising in a social group, in which conformity increases with group size up to four.

Question 8

Social loafing

Answer 8

the tendency of an individual to make less effort when involved in a group activity than when working alone