Conformity

What is conformity?

• A concept that describes how individuals adjust their behaviors to match those of a group or social norm

• A concept that describes how individuals never conform to social norms

• A concept that describes how individuals resist group influence

• A concept that describes how individuals always act independently

What is informative influence?

• Conforming based on the fear of being different

• Conforming based on the desire to be liked or accepted

• Conforming based on the fear of social rejection

• Conforming based on the desire for accuracy in ambiguous situations

What is normative influence?

• Conforming based on the desire to be liked or accepted

• Conforming based on the desire for accuracy in ambiguous situations

• Conforming based on the fear of being different

• Conforming based on the fear of social rejection

What factors affect conformity?

• Competition, Success, Achievement, Recognition

• Personal preferences, Individuality, Isolation, Non-conformity

• Peer pressure, Rebellion, Independence, Autonomy

• Social norms, Group size, Unanimity, Cultural context

What did the Asch Experiment demonstrate?

• Individuals always resist group influence

• Individuals conform to incorrect group opinions even when the correct answer is obvious

• Individuals always act independently

• Individuals never conform to social norms

What is the conclusion regarding conformity?

• It plays a critical role in shaping societal norms and individual behavior

• It has no impact on societal norms and individual behavior

• It leads to chaos and disorder in society

• It is irrelevant in social settings

What is the aim of the chapter on conformity?

• To promote individuality and non-conformity

• To ignore the impact of conformity on society

• To discourage students from conforming to social norms

• To equip students with the knowledge to critically analyze the role of conformity in their lives and society

What type of influence involves conforming based on the fear of social rejection?

• Normative influence

• Informative influence

• Peer influence

• Cultural influence

What are some factors that impact the level of conformity?

• Strength, immediacy, number of people in the group, cultural influences

• Personal preferences, individuality, isolation, non-conformity

• Peer pressure, rebellion, independence, autonomy

• Competition, success, achievement, recognition

What did the Asch Experiment highlight?

• The importance of individuality

• The irrelevance of social norms

• The power of group pressure

• The need for isolation