Conformity

Question 1

a change in behavior or beliefs to agree with other people

Answer 1

conformity

Question 2

• when you don’t know the answer, you look to other people
• accepting evidence, motivated by desire to be accurate, looks to others for right answer

Answer 2

informational social influence

Question 3

• change YOUR behavior to fit in with other people
• desire to fulfill others expectations
• motivated by desire to be accepted

Answer 3

normative social influence

Question 4

• variation which how much people conform to norms and values depending on their cultures

Answer 4

cultural differences in conformity

Question 5

factors affecting conformity pressure

Answer 5

-group size: increase group size

-unanimity: with even 1 dissenter, conformity decreases

• cohesion: members of cohesive groups form more

-status: high status = more

• public response: conform when you have to respond publicy

-public commitment: commit to your own position decreases conformity

Question 6

thinking about a behavior makes its performance more likely

Answer 6

ideomotor action