social Influence
What is social Influence?
How people change their thoughts, feelings, or actions because of other people.
What is conformity?
Changing your thoughts or behavior to fit social norms
What is compliance?
Changing your behavior in response to a request, even though you could refuse.
What is obedience?
Following a direct order or command
What is persuasion?
Influencing someone's attitudes, beliefs, intentions, or behaviors.
What are the four types of social Influence discussed in the presentation
Conformity, compliance, obedience, and persuasion.
BONUS
FREE POINTS
Do you have the choice to say no when someone makes a request and you comply?
Yes.
What is obedience an example of?
Social influence.
What must a person feel they have when being persuaded?
A real choice to say no or walk away.
Which type of social influence involves following what a group considers normal?
Conformity
Why might someone conform to a group?
They may want to fit in or be accepted by others
According to the presentation, what is one reason someone might comply with a request?
They may like the person making the request or find them attractive.
What is constructive obedience?
Following appropriate instructions that help maintain safety or positive social order.
What is one way people use persuasion?
By communicating a message to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Which type involves changing your behavior after someone makes a request?
Compliance
If everyone in your friend group likes a certain trend and you start liking it too, what is this an example of?
Conformity.
Your friend asks you to help with a project, and you agree even though you could say no. What type of social influence is this?
Compliance
What is destructive obedience?
Following harmful, unethical, or illegal commands.
An advertisement convinces someone to try a new product. What type of social influence is this?
Persuasion.
What is the main difference between conformity and obedience?
Conformity means adjusting to group norms, while obedience means following a direct order or command.
What is one example of conformity from the presentation?
Following fashion trends to fit in.
How is compliance different from obedience?
Compliance involves responding to a request, while obedience involves following a direct order or command.
A student follows a teacher's instruction to evacuate during a fire drill. Is this constructive or destructive obedience?
Constructive obedience, because the instruction promotes safety.
Why can a trustworthy or credible speaker be more persuasive?
People are more likely to believe and consider a message when they trust the person delivering it.