SOC 1305 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Peer Pressure, Social Influence, Attachment Theory
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What is the difference between obedience and conformity: obedience is an act of following orders coming from an authority without a question. Conformity is a trait that makes people behave according to the wishes of others: obedience is a trait that we tend to develop out of fear and, in some cases, out of respect. In conformity, it is the fear of social disapproval that is at work. In obedience, there is a perceived difference of status between the one who obeys and the one who makes the request. On the other hand, it is peer pressure that brings in conformity among the people of a group. Summary (cid:862)co(cid:374)for(cid:373)ity(cid:863) a(cid:374)d (cid:862)o(cid:271)edie(cid:374)(cid:272)e(cid:863) are t(cid:449)o ki(cid:374)ds of so(cid:272)ial i(cid:374)tera(cid:272)tio(cid:374)s, (cid:271)eha(cid:448)iors, a(cid:374)d i(cid:374)flue(cid:374)(cid:272)es that are manifested in groups: conformity is the action of following a certain group of people and adapting to their beliefs and lifestyles.
