What are the major types of social influence and what is conformity?

social influence is divided into 3 major types by its strength - conformity, compliance and obedience. conformity is the slightest one. people do as others do. it is called the chameleon effect, where people basically act like chameleons and unconsciously imitate others, e.g. yawn, laugh, cross legs in public. it happens automatically and people not always realize and admit it. there is informative and normative conformity. first one is based on information. people imitate others when they are in unclear situations and don't know what to do, how to act. second one is more being "normal" in public, not standing out from the crowd and accepting some "norms".

EK
Answered by Emilija K. Psychology tutor

23119 Views

See similar Psychology A Level tutors

Related Psychology A Level answers

All answers ▸

What are the differences and similarities between semantic and episodic memory?


What is a limitation of research into cultural variations in attachment?


Outline and evaluate one social psychological theory of aggression


Outline Bowlby's Evolutionary Theory of Attachment


We're here to help

contact us iconContact usWhatsapp logoMessage us on Whatsapptelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

© MyTutorWeb Ltd 2013–2025

Terms & Conditions|Privacy Policy
Cookie Preferences