2. Evaluate research on conformity to group norms. An important concept in the sociocultural level of analysis is conformity. Psychologist Baron (2008) defines conformity as a ‘type of social influence in which individuals change their attitudes or behavior to adhere to existing social norms’ (Baron). Social norms are the guiding principles pertaining to the appropriate behaviors‚ attitudes‚ and traditions that should be followed by individuals of the relevant society and or culture. Social norms
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David and Solomon King David proved to be a wise and effective leader for Israel. However‚ it can be said that his son‚ Solomon‚ made several mistakes during his reign. Many of his problems originated from his Temple‚ a structure that was conceptualized by his father to be a deterrent against the paganism‚ which infested the land. Yet‚ it seemed as if several of Solomon ’s policies actually encouraged paganism rather than deter it. King David‚ a member of the tribe of Judah was chosen by
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numerical value of g is required‚ use g = 9.8 m s-2 . Advice to Candidates You must show sufficient working to make your methods clear to an examiner. Answers without working will gain no credit. Written by Shaun Armstrong & Chris Huffer Solomon Press These sheets may be copied for use solely by the purchaser’s institute. 1. A constant force‚ F‚ acts on a particle‚ P‚ of mass 5 kg causing its velocity to change from ( – 2i + j) m s-1 to (4i – 7j) m s-1 in 2 seconds. (a) (b) Find‚
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Other types of conformity include normative conformity‚ this is being influenced by peer pressure‚ the individual knows others are wrong‚ but they go along with the group because they want to be liked and not an outsider or made fun of. Another type is informational conformity‚ this is when an individual believes a group know something they do not and think they are right so they go along with this. This can happen for example with someone with authority‚ such as a teacher or doctor an individual
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Evaluate research into conformity (12 marks) Outline (6 marks) - describing Evaluate (6 marks) Conformity- Asch‚ Sherif Moscovici‚ zimberardo Pick 2 studies – Asch and Sherif for example which 6 marks. AO1- (6 marks) 3- Asch – Aims‚ Procedure‚ findings/conclusions 3- Sherif – Aims‚ Procedure‚ findings/conclusions AO2- (6 marks) Evaluate – S+W Research methods It lacks Mundane realism- why ash lacks mundane lacks it and then why sherif Population validity- Asch then Sherif Sherif
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Discuss research into conformity (12 marks) Social influence can have a big affect on how we behave. One psychologist who was interested in the topic of conformity was Asch. In 1951‚ Asch conducted an experiment to investigate the extent to which social pressure from a majority group could affect a person to conform. Asch conducted a laboratory experiment that included 50 male students from Swarthmore College in the USA. The participant completed a ‘vision test’ where they were asked to judge the
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The novel Song of Solomon by Toni Morrison tells a story of Milkman’s search of his moral development and his search of his own identity. Macon “Milkman” Dead III was on a road to isolation but evolves from a lost young man to a powerful adult that finally understands himself‚ his morals and his family. Macon is born to a special family where he has to deal with his father being materialistic and a society that is still racist. Throughout the novel‚ Milkman discovers himself ‚ family values‚ overcomes
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Outline and evaluate explanations of conformity. (12 marks) Normative social influence says people conform because they feel they need to be accepted and belong to the group. They accept the majorities’ views publicly‚ but privately they disagree – this type of conformity is compliance. The majority control the other group members‚ and use the fear of rejection to get others to conform. This is because humans are a social species and need companionship and are afraid of rejection. Research to support
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Outline and evaluate the research into conformity Conformity is a change in behaviour or belief as a result of group or imagined pressure. One study into conformity would be Sheriff’s study (1935). In this he aimed to investigate the development of group norms and conformity into those norms. He did this by using the autokinect effect. This is where a spot of light is shown in a dark room and appeared to move around. The autokinect was first shown to pps as individuals and then in a group and then
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Describing a study on conformity Conformity is a form of social influence which involves a change in a belief or behaviour in order to fit in with a particular group. This change is in response to real (involving the physical presence of others) or imagined (involving the pressure of social norms / expectations) group pressure. SHERIF Muzafer Sherif (1935) conducted a lab experiment study on conformity in 1935. Sherif conducted this study by putting participants in a dark room and told them
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