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Chapter 6: Conformity & Obedience

Chapter 6: Conformity & Obedience. Part 1: Feb. 21, 2014. Social Influence. 3 forms of social influence: Conformity, compliance, & obedience We automatically mimic others Chartrand’s research on mimicry How does it serve a social function?

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Chapter 6: Conformity & Obedience

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  1. Chapter 6: Conformity & Obedience Part 1: Feb. 21, 2014

  2. Social Influence • 3 forms of social influence: • Conformity, compliance, & obedience • We automatically mimic others • Chartrand’s research on mimicry • How does it serve a social function? • Conformity: “tendency to change our perceptions & behavior in ways consistent with group norms” • Any pressure used?

  3. Early studies of conformity • Sherif’s lab study of autokinetic effect: • What is it? • How did participants conform? • Follow-up 1 year later…Results?

  4. Asch’s Conformity studies – • Groups of 6 (5 confederate & 1 participant) • Procedure? • How often does conformity occur? • Any reward for conforming? • Key difference betw Sherif’s and Asch’s studies?

  5. Why conform? • 1. Information • 2. Norms • 3. Distinction between private and public conformity -

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