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Chapter 1 Social influence - Keywords
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- 1InternalisationDeep type of conformity where we take on the majority because we accept it as correct. It leads to a permanent change in behaviour, even when the group is absent.
- 2IdentificationA moderate type of conformity where we act in the same way as a group because we value it and want to be a part of it. But we don't necessarily agree with everything.
- 3ComplianceA superficial and temporary type of conformity when we go along with the majority view, but privately disagree with it.
- 4ConformitySocial influence which results in a change in a person's behaviour or opinion as a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group.
- 5Informational social influenceExplanation of conformity that says we agree with the opinion of the opinion of the majority because we believe it is correct. we accept it because we want it to be correct as well. This may lead to internalisation.
- 6Normative social influenceAn explanation of conformity that says we agree with the opinion of the majority because we want to be accepted, gain social approval and be liked. This may lead to compliance.
- 7What is the two-process theory?Informational social influence
Normative social influence - 8Resistance to social influenceRefers to ability of people to withstand the social pressure to conform to the majority or to obey authority. This ability to withstand social pressure. This ability to withstand pressure is influenced both by situational and dis-positional factors.
- 9Social supportThe presence of people who resist pressures to conform or obey can help others to do the same. These people act as models to show the others that resistance to social influence is possible.
- 10locus of control (LOC)Refers to the sense we each have about what directs events in our lives. Internals believe they are mostly responsible for what happens to them (internal locus of control). Externals believe it is mainly a matter of luck or other outside forces (external locus of control).
- 11Social rolesThe parts people play as members of a various group e.g parent. These are accompanied by expectations we and others have of what is appropriate behaviour.