Asked by Laura DuPree on Jun 06, 2024
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What is conformity; how is it different from obedience, and what factors make us conform to group norms?
Conformity
Adopting attitudes, behaviors, and beliefs to conform to the norms of a group or the standards set by society.
Obedience
The act of following orders or directives from an authority figure, often studied in psychology to understand social influence and control.
Group Norms
Shared guidelines or expectations within a group concerning appropriate behaviors, values, or beliefs.
- Recognize instances and causes of compliance in societal actions.
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Bridget KudronowiczJun 13, 2024
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Obedience occurs when people obey the commands of others, even when they are required to perform immoral tasks. Conformity, on the other hand involves the changing of our behaviour in order to adhere to social norms, or widely accepted expectations concerning social behaviour.
Factors contributing to obedience include socialisation (individualism vs collectivism), the presence of a dissenter and buffers between the perpetrator and the victim. Personal factors such as desire to be liked by group members, fear of rejection and uncertainty about how to behave in an ambiguous situation contribute to conformity.
Factors contributing to obedience include socialisation (individualism vs collectivism), the presence of a dissenter and buffers between the perpetrator and the victim. Personal factors such as desire to be liked by group members, fear of rejection and uncertainty about how to behave in an ambiguous situation contribute to conformity.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize instances and causes of compliance in societal actions.