SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
CONFORMITY AND OBEDIENCE
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It can’t be explained by informational social influences
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In ambiguous situations, if If we look to the group, and they are unanimous in their opinion then we are more likely to believe that they are correct and go along with them
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In non-ambiguous situations, if If we look to the group, and they are unanimous in their opinion then we are more likely to believe that they are correct and go along with them
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If group members show unanimity by all behaving the same way, then you may feel very compelled to go along with them for fear of being different or ridiculed by everyone
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Detailed explanation-1: -Informational Social Influence – the desire to be right This is known as Informational social influence. This is more likely to occur in ambiguous situations, in other words, when the correct way to behave is unclear.
Detailed explanation-2: -Group Unanimity A person is more likely to conform when all members of the group agree and give the same answer. When one other person in the group gave a different answer from the others, and the group answer was not unanimous, conformity dropped.
Detailed explanation-3: -Social influence (when people are influenced by or influence others in society) helps to bring about social change. For example, minority influence can help to bring about social change. Minorities who want to cause a social change first draw attention to the issue.
Detailed explanation-4: -Social influence comprises the ways in which individuals adjust their behavior to meet the demands of a social environment. It takes many forms and can be seen in conformity, socialization, peer pressure, obedience, leadership, persuasion, sales, and marketing.