Types of conformity

What is the definition of conformity according to Aronson (2011)?

• A change in a person's behaviour or opinions due to direct orders from a person or group.

• A change in a person's behaviour or opinions as a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group of people.

• A change in a person's behaviour or opinions due to personal beliefs.

• A change in a person's behaviour or opinions to gain rewards.

Which of the following is NOT a type of conformity suggested by Kelman (1958)?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

• Persuasion

Which type of conformity is characterised by a temporary change in behaviour that lasts only as long as the group pressure is present?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

• Persuasion

What is the most superficial type of conformity?

• Internalisation

• Identification

• Compliance

• Persuasion

Which type of conformity involves adopting behaviour to gain specific rewards or avoid punishment?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

• Persuasion

1. Which type of conformity is the following: Liam claims to love football to fit in at his new office, even though he actually prefers reading.

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

1. Which type of conformity is the following: Kevin is an atheist who starts attending church to please his new girlfriend but eventually becomes genuinely interested in Christianity and adopts the faith.

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

Which type of conformity involves adopting the beliefs or behaviours of a group because you value the group and want to be part of it?

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation

• Persuasion

What does internalisation involve in terms of conformity?

• Adopting behaviour to gain rewards

• Changing opinions to be accepted by a group

• A deep and permanent change in behaviour and beliefs

• Temporary change in behaviour

Which type of conformity is the following: After joining a fitness group led by a highly motivated trainer, Alex starts adopting the trainer's workout routines and healthy eating habits, identifying with their lifestyle and aspirations.

• Compliance

• Identification

• Internalisation