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What is conformity?
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Changing your behaviour or opinions to match those of a group.
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What is normative influence?
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Conforming to be accepted and avoid standing out, even when privately unsure.
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What is informational influence?
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Conforming because you think the group knows better, especially when unsure.
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What factors strengthen conformity?
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A larger group, a unanimous majority, and public responses.
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What reduces conformity most?
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Even one dissenting ally who breaks the unanimity.
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Give an example of conformity.
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Picking the same answer as the group even when you think it's wrong.
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Is conformity always negative?
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No — following sensible norms (queueing, safety) is useful; the concern is overriding good judgement.
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One limitation of conformity research?
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Some classic tasks are artificial and conformity varies by culture and era.
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How does culture affect conformity?
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Some cultures value fitting in more, so conformity levels differ.
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Which concept is this?
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Bias — group pressure can bend judgement away from independent thought.
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