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Types of conformity and explanations for conformity
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- 1Types of Conformity: ComplianceOccurs when an individual accepts influence because they hope to achieve a favourable reaction from those around them. An attitude or behaviour is adopted not because of its content, but because of the rewards or approval associated with its adoption.
(Conforming to gain approval) - 2Types of Conformity: InternalisationOccurs when an individual accepts influence because the content of the attitude or behaviour proposed is consistent with their own value system.
(Conforming because of an acceptance of their views) - 3Types of Conformity: IdentificationA form of influence where an individual adopts an attitude or behaviour because they want to be associated with a particular group.
(Accepting influence because of a desire to be associated with a certain group) - 4Explanations for Conformity: Normative social influenceConformity based on the desire for approval
More likely to occur when an individual believes they are under surveillance from the group - 5Explanations for Conformity: Informational social influenceBased on an acceptance of information from others as evidence of reality
More likely if the situation is ambiguous or where others are experts
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- AS - Level Psychology (Social influence) Flashcards on Types of conformity and explanations for conformity, created by olimcconnell on 07/04/2016.
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