Conformity

Question 1

Conformity

Answer 1

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

Question 2

Who defined conformity?

Answer 2

Aronson

Question 3

Helmans 3 types of conformity

Answer 3

Compliance
Identification
Internalisation

Question 4

Compliance

Answer 4

Shallowest level of conformity
Individual changes their behaviour to fit in with the group to avoid rejection
Don’t agree with the behaviour/belief
Not permanent- only lasts as long as the group is present
Due to normative social influence

Question 5

Identifaction

Answer 5

Intermediate level of conformity
The individual adopts the behaviour or belief of a group
May or may not privately agree
Accept the groups norms out of a desire for a relationship or association with the group
Linked to social identity

Question 6

Internalisation

Answer 6

Deepest level of conformity
Individual accepts the behaviour or belief of the majority publicly and privately- it becomes a part of their belief system
Due to informational social influence