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Question 19

For each of the statements below regarding explanations of conformity, tick whether the statement is True or False.

TermStatementTrueFalse
Normative Social InfluenceOccurs when an individual conforms to a group because they have a cognitive desire to be correct in an unstructured or novel situation.
Informational Social InfluenceCan lead to a permanent change in both public behavior and private beliefs (internalisation).
Normative Social InfluenceTypically occurs in situations where a person is highly motivated by the need for social acceptance and companionship.
Informational Social InfluenceIs most likely to occur when the group is perceived to have equal or lesser expertise than the individual.
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Conformity Questions

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Practise AQA A Level Psychology Conformity with exam-style questions for A Level Psychology. 83 questions, matched to the AQA A Level Psychology (7182) specification and written in Paper 1, Paper 2 and Paper 3 style. Every question includes a full worked solution and mark scheme, so you can see where marks are awarded rather than just whether you got the answer right.

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