Psychology 2070A/B Study Guide - Norm (Social), Self-Perception Theory, Social Rejection
25 Nov 2013
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Conformity change in behaviour caused by another person/group. Beavhiour not specifically requested or ordered by others. Eg. doing something because someone else is natural to follow. Study: people usually go along with incorrect responses of others even if reality is plain as it can be. Compliance change in behaviour requested by another person/group. Obedience change in behaviour ordered by another person/group. Failing to obey was not presented as an option. Informational influence influenced by others b/c of desire to be correct and obtain accurate info. People often rely on others as source of info trust judgment to be useful. Normative influence influenced by others to gain reward/ avoid punishment. Eg. obey laws to avoid being punished. Please other people (normative) whose judgments we seek (informational) Social norm rule/guideline about what behaviours are proper/improper. Reward for following norm social acceptance punishment social rejection. Social norm one source of conformity influence from others and guide behave.
