factors affecting conformity Flashcards
1
Q
what are the 3 factors affecting social influence?
A
group size, unaminity, taak difficulty
2
Q
what is group size?
A
optimum number of confederates is between three and five
3
Q
what is unanimity?
A
presence of a dissenter can alleviate social pressure
4
Q
what is task difficulty?
A
more ambiguity/ difficulty can lead to higher rates of conformity
