Myers Chapter 6: Conformity and Obedience Questions and Answers 2023

Define conformity - -a change in behavior or belief as the result of real or imagined group pressure -Define compliance - -conformity that involves publicly acting in accordance with an implied or explicit request while privately disagreeing -Define obedience - -acting in accord with a direct order or command -define acceptance - -conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure -What did Sherif do? - --studied formation of social norms -used autokinetic phenomenon= self (auto) motion (kinetic). the apparent movement of a stationary point of light in the dark -What did Asch do? - --studied group pressure -used line judgement -Why do we conform? - --normative =to gain acceptance/approval -informational = learn/obtain info/be right -What did Milgram do? - --studied the clash between the demands of authority and the demands of conscience -used shock generator - 63 % went to xxx -What influenced the subjects in Milgram's experiment? - --responsibility shifted -outward symbols of authority -gradual escalation of demands -rapid decisions required -What predicts conformity? - --group size -unanimity -cohesion -status -public response -prior commitment -When do we resist conformity? (2 motives) - --exert control over own life (reactance) -assert own uniqueness/retain individuality -What factors influence obedience? - --physical proximity -legitimacy of authority -institutional authority -group influence -