explinations for conformity Flashcards
understand the two explinations for conformity (14 cards)
What is Normative Social Influence (NSI)?
Conforming to be liked or accepted by a group, often due to fear of rejection.
When is NSI most likely to happen?
When someone wants to fit in and adopt the norms of a group.
Give an example of NSI.
Going to church every week because that’s what the rest of the group does.
Why might someone conform due to NSI if they feel different from the group?
Feeling out of place can cause anxiety, leading them to change their behaviour to fit in.
How can NSI affect someone’s personal beliefs?
It might lead someone to go against their true beliefs to avoid rejection.
What types of conformity are linked to NSI?
Compliance and Identification.
What is the emotional basis of NSI?
It’s based on the need to be liked and accepted by others.
whats the diffrance between NSI and ISI
ISI=The need to be right
NSI=Need to be liked
What is informational social influence (ISI)?
When an individual conforms because they believe others are correct and they want to be right.
ISI occurs when someone thinks others have better information.
Why do individuals conform under ISI?
They believe someone else has better information or they are unsure and lack knowledge.
For example, changing an answer to match the majority’s response in a class.
What motivates individuals to follow the behavior of a group in ISI?
The desire to be right.
This is especially true when the group is a majority.
What type of process is ISI considered to be?
Cognitive.
It relates to what individuals think and can lead to internalisation.
When is ISI most likely to occur?
In crisis situations or when individuals are in new environments.
Individuals copy others for guidance in these scenarios.
Fill in the blank: ISI can lead to _______.
internalisation.
This means that the individual’s beliefs become aligned with the group.
