Conformity and Obedience Concepts

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These are variables affecting conformity according to Asch.

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Group Size, Unanimity, Difficulty of Task

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Zimbardo's research is related to this concept.

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Conformity to Social Roles

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This concept involves the impact of group size on conformity.

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Group Size

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This concept involves the impact of task difficulty on conformity.

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Difficulty of Task

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This term describes the support from others in resisting conformity.

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Social Support

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ISI is more likely in ambiguous situations or where others are experts.

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In uncertain contexts, people are more inclined to rely on the opinions of those perceived as knowledgeable.

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Trust and internalisation.

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More likely with a trustworthy group.

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Research supports the classification of types of conformity.

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Kelman's study involved Black American students and messages about private schools.

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Effect of a powerful man's opinion in Kelman's study.

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Students showed compliance when told the message came from a powerful man.

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Effect of credible sources on student behavior.

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Leads to internalisation of the message.