Types of Conformity Quiz

A type of conformity that involves the acceptance of influence in order to be associated with another person or group.

• identification

• compliance

• internalization

• obedience

For what type of conformity does a person conform because they accept the group’s beliefs/attitudes?

• internalisation

• compliance

• identification

• obedience

For what type of conformity does an individual conform to gain approval or avoid disapproval? It does not result in a change in beliefs/attitudes (private views).

• compliance

• internalization

• identification

• conversion

What type of conformity is permanent?

• internalisation

• compliance

• identification

• obedience

Who identified the types of conformity? (Surname only)

• Kelman

• Asch

• Milgram

• Zimbardo

Who argued that there are two main reasons why people conform?

• Deutsch and Gerrard

• Asch and Milgram

• Zimbardo and Bandura

• Festinger and Schachter

What type of social influence is caused by the desire to be accepted or the fear of being rejected?

• normative social influence

• informational social influence

• coercive social influence

• referent social influence

What type of social influence is caused by a situation where a person lacks knowledge and looks to the group for guidance?

• informational social influence

• normative social influence

• peer pressure

• conformity

For what type of social influence does the Jenness jelly bean study offer support?

• informational social influence

• normative social influence

• peer pressure

• conformity bias

Lucas et al found greater conformity to incorrect answers when questions were difficult. This was most true for students who rated low for what?

• self efficacy

• confidence

• intelligence

• motivation