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Psychology - Definitions of Conformity Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the shallow form of conformity where we follow the group to fit in.?

a)

Identification

b)

Internalization

c)

Compliance

d)

Informational

2.

Select two things that internalization involves

a)

Conforming to the expectations of a role, e.g. doctor, teacher, etc.

b)

Publicly changing behavior to fit in whilst also privately agreeing.

c)

Conforming to seek approval from the group.

d)

Permanent change in behavior where the beliefs of the group become part of someone's own belief system.

3.

True or false, identification is where someone temporarily changes their behavior to conform to the expectations of a social role.

a)

True

b)

False

4.

Normative social influence is where we conform in order to be (a)   .

5.

Informational social influence happens when we are (a)   of a situation.

6.

A larger group size will...

a)

Reduce conformity.

b)

Increase conformity.

c)

Increase conformity, but more than 3-4 people does not increase conformity levels.

d)

Reduce conformity, but more than 3-4 people won't affect conformity levels.

7.

The presence of just one confederate that goes against the majority can reduce conformity levels by as much as...

a)

75%

b)

90%

c)

80%

d)

85%

8.

Select two things involved in informational social influence

a)

Conforming in order to be liked by the group.

b)

It happens when we are unsure in a situation, such as not knowing the answer to a question.

c)

Conforming in order to be right.

d)

It happens normally in social situations where we want to be accepted by others.

9.

Conformity is where an individual changes their behavior due to _____ or _________ group pressure.

(a)  

10.

True or false, compliance involves privately agreeing with the group beliefs.

a)

True

b)

False