minority influence Flashcards

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flexbility

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researchers have questioned whether being consistent alone is enough to cause a minority influence

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nemeth (influenced by moscovicis study)

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investigated whether consistency alone is the key factor in minority influence in his variation of ms study he allows the pp to answer with a combo of colours (e.g blue green)

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random devience- green on half the trials blue green on other half flexible deviance- green for brighter slides and green-blue for darker consistent devience- green on every trial

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21% conformed at least once in the flexibility condition first condition lacks consistency so very little influence third condition- total lack of flexibility had no effetc

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consistency is not the only factor as it is stronger when flexibility as it allows less suspicion if the minority is seen as being inflexible ad uncompromising then the majority are unlikely to change

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nemeth mock jury when Confederate change compensation amount the jury discussed the majority did too as confederate being flexible about approach how reliable is the justice system ?

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create doubt by challanging the collective majority existinf view become visible through campaigning and expressing and alternative viewpoint establish an alternative viewpoint to the majority appear confident that theyre right nemeth added some degree of compromisation and flexibility makes the standpoint of the minority more easier to change

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just stop oil- according to n and m they draw attention and committed to cause and consistent but they specifically may loose the influence of majority due to the way the conducted themselves (m1 glued themselves down) inflexibility to be able to look at wider picture as they're being dogmatic in approach pro gaza protests- held peacefully, consistent message and have managed to get people to augment their view over time meaning they have ticked boxes on how to be successful. majority have been listening

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clark 1998 after about 4/12 minority impact the minority influence at its peak and did not increase any more than 4 is too dogmatic- unnatural and feels like your trying to tell people what to do real life application mundane realism

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minority influence accelerated when minority grew in size

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if we encounter a viewpoint different to our own conflict is created generally, we don't like conflict so we are motivated to take steps to reduce it when people hold a diff view to ours we take time to examine why they say this and find out why their view differs from the majority but if a majority disagree with our viewpoint we simply fall into line and alter out own viewpoint to fit in with it most likely to be swayed by view point as the minority catch our attentuin so we concentrate on their message and more likely to be swayed on a private level

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unethical to deceive pp as they cant give fully informed consent lacks mundane realism (why would people ever be asked to pick between blue and green slides and would they even care) so conclusions may lack ecological validity

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researcher validity- different variations to prove findings real life application- mock jury proved findings

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they were consistent with their view and always used educational and political arguments to draw attention and for many years protesting and lobbying until they convinced society women are worthy of voting. they made significant sacrifices risking things such as imprisonment demonstrating their commitment. over time their minority influence persuaded the majority to consider the issue leading to social change and female adults being able to vote. snowball effect- once the minority started to gain attention the majority and they listened and considered their argument then the minority become the majority

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Attention Consistency Commitment Augmentation principle The Snowball Effect Convergence

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bringing attention to their cause, done through effective social positioning. Done through media campaigns, educational materials etc

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Synchronic consistency – All members of the minority group agree and present a united front. Diachronic consistency – The minority maintains their position over time, demonstrating dedication to their cause. Consistency makes the majority rethink their stance, as it signals that the minority may have a valid argument.

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The suffragettes drew public and political attention to their cause through protests, speeches, marches, and civil disobedience. Dramatic actions, such as hunger strikes and chaining themselves to railings, ensured widespread media coverage and forced society to acknowledge their movement.

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They consistently advocated for women’s suffrage over many years, maintaining a clear and unwavering message.

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Many suffragettes showed extreme dedication to their cause, enduring imprisonment, hunger strikes, and even risking their lives e.g being hit by a horse

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This principle states that if individuals are willing to suffer for their cause, others are more likely to take them seriously. The suffragettes’ hunger strikes, forced feedings, and harsh prison sentences showed their determination, leading people to reconsider their stance on women’s rights

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Over time, the suffragette movement gained increasing support, gradually converting members of the public and politicians. What started as a small minority influence grew into a widespread campaign, leading to legal changes such as the Representation of the People Act 1918, which granted some women the right to vote.

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Eventually, as more people accepted the suffragettes’ message, the idea of women voting became the dominant social norm. Once society reached a tipping point, even those who had initially resisted the change came to accept it.

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