Social Influence Quiz

What is the shallowest level of conformity?

• Obedience

• Internalisation

• Identification

• Compliance

Which type of conformity involves changing public behavior but not private beliefs?

• Internalisation

• Identification

• Compliance

• Social Influence

What is the main reason for normative social influence?

• To change private beliefs

• To save your belives

• To feel accepted

• To gain knowledge

What does internalisation refer to in terms of conformity?

• Publicly agreeing while privately disagreeing

• Changing both public behavior and private beliefs

• Only changing private beliefs

• Short-term change in behavior

What is the effect of group size on conformity according to Asch's research?

• Conformity is highest with one confederate

• Group size has no effect on conformity

• Conformity decreases with more confederates

• Conformity increases with more confederates

What is the main focus of informational social influence?

• To change public behavior

• To fit in with the group

• To avoid rejection

• To gain knowledge

In Jenness's study, what was the task participants were asked to perform?

• Participate in a group discussion

• Estimate the number of beans in a jar

• Judge line lengths

• Answer multiple-choice questions

What is the term for the belief that the majority is 'right'?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Informational influence

• Normative influence

What does the term 'compliance' refer to?

• Long-term change

• Permanent change in beliefs

• Changing public behavior only

• Changing private beliefs

Which factor did Asch find to significantly affect conformity?

• Task difficulty

• Cultural background

• Group size

• Individual differences