CULTURE Conformity IB PSYCH

What is the psychological definition of conformity?

• Following group norms due to fear of punishment

• Aligning your attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors with those of a group

• Rejecting social norms to express individuality

• Adopting group behaviors only when forced

What is normative social influence?

• Conforming to avoid standing out in a group

• Conforming because others are better informed

• Avoiding conformity due to fear of rejection

• Challenging social norms to gain acceptance

What is informational social influence?

• Conforming due to fear of punishment

• Conforming because others have more accurate information

• Rejecting group norms

• Avoiding group influence by making decisions independently

What was the key finding of Asch’s conformity study?

• Only a minority conformed to the group’s incorrect answer

• 74% of participants conformed at least once

• Conformity was unaffected by group size

• All participants resisted group pressure

What is a “critical trial” in Asch’s study?

• A trial where participants answered privately

• A trial where confederates gave unanimous wrong answers

• A trial where participants were allowed to discuss their answers

• A trial where the correct answer was ambiguous

What happened to conformity rates when the group’s unanimity was broken?

• Conformity rates increased

• Conformity rates remained the same

• Conformity rates significantly decreased

• Conformity rates were unaffected

How does private answering impact conformity in Asch’s paradigm?

• It increases conformity slightly

• It eliminates conformity completely

• It significantly reduces conformity

• It has no effect on conformity

What percentage of participants conformed at least once in Asch’s study?

• 50%

• 74%

• 36%

• 99%

Which factor increases conformity rates?

• Small group size

• Group unanimity

• Private responses

• Strong individualistic values

What did Bond and Smith’s (1997) meta-analysis reveal?

• Conformity rates are higher in individualistic cultures

• Conformity rates are universal across all cultures

• Collectivist cultures show higher conformity rates

• Conformity rates have decreased over time globally