PY - Psychology PY 100S Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Prosocial Behavior, Authoritarianism, Observational Learning
5 Dec 2016
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Compare and contrast conformity and compliance and give examples of each. Describe the role of social norms in conformity and compliance. Behavior or beliefs to match those of others (covert) due to unspoken group pressure. Person adjusts his or her behavior because of a request (overt) Initial request escalated after it is agreed to, but before it can be fulfilled; individuals feel obligated to follow thru with initial commitment. Describe the strategies for inducing compliance, including the foot-in-the-door technique, the door-in-the-face procedure, and the low-ball approach. When the features of a situation become less clear, people rely on others" assessments. If everyone else in group agrees, you tend to as well; however, one dissenting opinion can drop conformity: size of majority. Larger the group majority, the greater the conformity. Describe milgram"s study and his findings on obedience. Name and describe the factors that influence obedience. Discuss the ethical considerations in carrying out an experiment like milgram"s.
