Shared Flashcard Set

Details

Social Psychology
Conformity
9
Psychology
Undergraduate 3
10/15/2007

Additional Psychology Flashcards

 


 

Cards

Term
Conformity
Definition

a change in behavior or belief as the result of real or imagined group pressure.

Term
Compliance
Definition
conformity that involves publicly acting in accord with an implied or explicit request while privately disagreeing.
Term
Obedience
Definition
acting in accord with a direct order or command.
Term
Acceptance
Definition

conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure.

Term
Autokinetic phenomenon
Definition
self (auto) motion (kinetic). The apparent movement of a stationary point of light in the dark.
Term
Cohesiveness
Definition
a “we feeling”; the extent to which members of a group are bound together, such as by attraction for one another.
Term
Normative influence
Definition
conformity based on a person’s desire to fulfill other’s expectations, often to gain acceptance.
Term
Informational influence
Definition
conformity occurring when people accept evidence about reality provided by other people.
Term
Reactance
Definition

a motive to protect or restore one’s sense of freedom. Arises when someone threatens our freedom of action.

Supporting users have an ad free experience!