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Question 29

For each description in Table 1, choose a term from Table 2 which best represents that description.

For each description letter (A, B, C, or D), write the correct matched term in your answer book.

Table 1: Social Influence Descriptions

AWhen an individual adopts the beliefs or behaviours of a group because they want to belong and feel part of that group, though these changes may not be permanent.
BWhen an individual conforms to others because they are unsure of how to behave in an ambiguous situation and assume the majority represents the correct course of action.
CWhen an individual goes along with a group in public to avoid conflict, but privately does not agree with them.
DWhen an individual conforms because of a desire to gain approval or avoid disapproval and ridicule from group members.

Table 2: Terms

ComplianceIdentificationInternalisationInformational social influenceNormative social influence

Where each term may be used once, more than once or not at all.

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Conformity Questions

  1. A Level
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  3. /Conformity

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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