Explanations for Conformity (OCR A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is the main reason someone conforms under informational social influence (ISI)?
What is the main reason someone conforms under informational social influence (ISI)?
They want to be correct
Which type of conformity does informational social influence (ISI) tend to lead to?
Which type of conformity does informational social influence (ISI) tend to lead to?
Internalisation
In what type of situations does informational social influence (ISI) typically occur?
In what type of situations does informational social influence (ISI) typically occur?
Ambiguous or unfamiliar situations
What do people do when experiencing informational social influence (ISI)?
What do people do when experiencing informational social influence (ISI)?
Look to others for guidance
What is the main reason someone conforms under normative social influence (NSI)?
What is the main reason someone conforms under normative social influence (NSI)?
To be liked and accepted
Which type of conformity does normative social influence (NSI) tend to lead to?
Which type of conformity does normative social influence (NSI) tend to lead to?
Compliance
In ISI, what is typically absent from the situation?
In ISI, what is typically absent from the situation?
Clear correct answer
Which type of influence involves conforming to be liked by a group?
Which type of influence involves conforming to be liked by a group?
Normative social influence
If someone genuinely changes their beliefs through conformity, which influence type occurred?
If someone genuinely changes their beliefs through conformity, which influence type occurred?
Informational (leads to internalisation)
Which influence explains conforming in an unfamiliar situation to find the correct answer?
Which influence explains conforming in an unfamiliar situation to find the correct answer?
Informational social influence (ISI)