Types of conformity Flashcards
1
Q
what is conformity?
A
yielding to group pressure - when beliefs are influenced by a larger group of people
2
Q
who made reference to the 3 types of conformity?
A
Kelman
3
Q
what is compliance & give example?
A
public, not private, acceptance of a groups behaviour & attitudes to gain approval
eg claim to support a football team because others your age do & want to be accepted
4
Q
what is identification?
A
private & public acceptance but is temporary & not maintained when leave the group
5
Q
what is internalisation?
A
public & private acceptance of groups behaviours through adopting the majority groups belief system permanently and continues when not with the group
eg influence so much that change religion
