Definitions Flashcards
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Agentic state
An explanation of obedience, in which individuals carry out orders as an ‘agent’ for a figure of authority. These individuals no longer view their decisions as autonomous or take responsibility for their actions
Compliance
A superficial change in an individual’s behaviour to comply with that of a group, which only exists in the presence of the group. The individual’s internal beliefs remain unchanged
Identification
A change in an individual’s behaviour and internal beliefs to that of a specific group, but only in the presence of that group
Internalisation
A complete change in an individual’s behaviour and internal beliefs to conform with a group. These changes exist outside of the presence of the group.
Informational social influence
When an individual conforms due to the belief thtlat someone holds more knowledge than themselves and therefore is more likely to be right.
Legitimacy of authority
An explanation of obedience in which an individual obeys someone in a perceived higher position of authority or in the social hierarchy.
Locus of control
An explanation of either resistance or conformity to social influence. The idea of an individual to explain events in their life, either by attributing them to external or internal control.
Normative social influence
When an individual conforms due to the belief that they will be ostracised or perceived negatively if they do not.
