obedience & conformity

Question 1

define obedience

Answer 1

complying with the orders of an authority figure

Question 2

define authority figure

Answer 2

someone with more power and control than another

Question 3

define conformity

Answer 3

matching others behaviors and beliefs in order to fit in or because we dont know how to behave in particular situations

Question 4

what are the 3 types of conformity

Answer 4

compliance, internalization and identification

Question 5

whats compliance

Answer 5

going along with the majority although we privately do not agree

Question 6

whats normative social influence

Answer 6

the individual wants to gain acceptance and avoid rejection so they follow the groups behavior despite their beliefs

Question 7

whats internalization

Answer 7

going along with the majority because you do not know how to behave, and look to others to adopt their beliefs and behavior

Question 8

whats informational social influence

Answer 8

when someone conforms because they believe the group has the correct information so they adopt others beliefs and behavior

Question 9

whats identification

Answer 9

changing your beliefs/behavior only when a group is present, this can be seen as short term NSI

Question 10

define deindividuation

Answer 10

loss of personal self awareness and responsibility as a result of being in a group

Question 11

define bystander effect

Answer 11

peoples reluctance to help because they believe others will help instead