Social Influence Topic

What is conformity in the context of social influence?

• The act of changing one's behavior to match the expectations of a group

• The process of maintaining one's individuality in a group setting

• The refusal to adhere to group norms and expectations

• The study of group dynamics and leadership roles

Answer explanation

Conformity in the context of social influence refers to the act of changing one's behavior to match the expectations of a group, making it the correct choice.

Which type of conformity is characterized by a change in both public behavior and private beliefs, usually as a long-term change?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

• Normative social influence

Answer explanation

Internalisation is characterized by a change in both public behavior and private beliefs, usually as a long-term change.

Compliance is considered what level of conformity?

• The deepest level

• The middle level

• The shallowest level

• Not a level of conformity

Answer explanation

Compliance is considered the shallowest level of conformity, as it implies merely meeting the minimum requirements without going deeper into understanding or commitment.

Identification as a type of conformity occurs when a person changes their public behavior and their private beliefs, but only:

• In the presence of the majority and permanently

• When they are alone and thinking about the group

• In the presence of the majority but not permanently

• When they are under direct supervision

Answer explanation

Identification as a type of conformity occurs when a person changes their public behavior and private beliefs in the presence of the majority but not permanently.

What type of social influence typically results in internalisation?

• Informational social influence (ISI)

• Normative social influence (NSI)

• Compliance social influence

• Identification social influence

Answer explanation

Internalisation typically results from Informational social influence (ISI) where individuals accept information or beliefs from others as truth and integrate them into their own belief system.

What is normative social influence (NSI) associated with in terms of conformity?

• Compliance and identification

• Internalisation

• Informational social influence

• Long-term change in private beliefs

Answer explanation

Normative social influence (NSI) is associated with compliance and identification in terms of conformity, where individuals conform to gain approval or avoid disapproval from a group.

According to the text, informational social influence (ISI) is usually associated with which of the following?

• A short-term change in public behavior

• Compliance

• Internalisation

• Avoiding social rejection

Answer explanation

Informational social influence (ISI) is usually associated with internalisation, where individuals accept the influence because they believe it is correct.

What type of conformity is motivated by the desire to fit in with the majority?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

• Normative social influence

Answer explanation

Normative social influence is the type of conformity motivated by the desire to fit in with the majority, rather than a personal belief or desire.

Asch's 1951 study into conformity supports which type of social influence?

• Informational social influence

• Compliance

• Internalisation

• Normative social influence

Answer explanation

Asch's 1951 study into conformity supports normative social influence as individuals conform to fit in and be accepted by a group.

What is the duration of the change in conformity associated with internalisation?

• Short-term

• Semi-permanent

• Only in the presence of the majority

• Temporary

Answer explanation

The duration of the change in conformity associated with internalisation is semi-permanent, indicating a lasting impact on behavior.