Role of Social Influence Processes in Social Change (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What are social influence processes?
What are social influence processes?
Mechanisms that shift population beliefs
Which three characteristics must minority groups show to drive social change?
Which three characteristics must minority groups show to drive social change?
Consistency, commitment, flexibility
What does 'consistency' mean for a minority group?
What does 'consistency' mean for a minority group?
Presenting a unified, unchanging message
What happens if a minority group lacks one of the three crucial characteristics?
What happens if a minority group lacks one of the three crucial characteristics?
Likelihood of social change reduces
What is the 'snowball effect' in social change?
What is the 'snowball effect' in social change?
Idea spreads slowly then accelerates
How have attitudes towards race and sexuality changed according to the note?
How have attitudes towards race and sexuality changed according to the note?
From acceptable to condemned
What is Nemeth's (1986) main criticism of minority influence?
What is Nemeth's (1986) main criticism of minority influence?
It is slow and produces fragile effects
Why do some people refuse to recycle according to Bashir?
Why do some people refuse to recycle according to Bashir?
Fear of 'tree-hugger' label
What does Mackie argue creates stronger pressure for change?
What does Mackie argue creates stronger pressure for change?
Majority disagreement
What must minority groups possess to resist majority pressure?
What must minority groups possess to resist majority pressure?
Internal locus of control