Lesson 1 - Types of Conformity Flashcards
1
Q
What is conformity?
A
A form of social influence where a person changes their attitudes, behaviours or beliefs so they are in line with the majority.
2
Q
What are the 3 types of conformity?
A
- Compliance
- Internalisation
- Identification
3
Q
What is compliance?
A
When individuals adjust the behaviours, attitudes or beliefs they show in public so they are in line with the majority. NO CHANGE IN PRIVATE
4
Q
What is internalisation?
A
When individuals adjust their behaviours, attitudes or beliefs publicly AND privately, so that they are in line with majority. Decides majority is correct
5
Q
What is identification?
A
When an individual accepts social influence because they want to be associated with a social group
