Conformity
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| '''Conformity''' is the process by which people's beliefs or behaviors are influenced by others. People can be influenced via subtle, even [[unconscious mind|unconscious]] processes, or by direct and overt [[peer pressure]]. Conformity can have either good or bad effects on people, from driving safely on the right side of the road, to harmful drug or alcohol abuse. | '''Conformity''' is the process by which people's beliefs or behaviors are influenced by others. People can be influenced via subtle, even [[unconscious mind|unconscious]] processes, or by direct and overt [[peer pressure]]. Conformity can have either good or bad effects on people, from driving safely on the right side of the road, to harmful drug or alcohol abuse. | ||
| - | Conformity is a [[group dynamics|group]] behavior. Numerous factors, such as group size, [[unanimity]], [[cohesion]], [[status]], prior [[commitment]] and [[public opinion]] all help to determine the level of conformity an individual will reflect towards his or her group. Conformity influences the formation and maintenance of [[social norm]]s.{{GFDL}} | + | Conformity is a [[group dynamics|group]] behavior. Numerous factors, such as group size, [[unanimity]], [[cohesion]], [[status]], prior [[commitment]] and [[public opinion]] all help to determine the level of conformity an individual will reflect towards his or her group. Conformity influences the formation and maintenance of [[social norm]]s. |
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| + | # [[Obedience]] | ||
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| + | # [[Non-conformity]]{{GFDL}} | ||
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Conformity is the process by which people's beliefs or behaviors are influenced by others. People can be influenced via subtle, even unconscious processes, or by direct and overt peer pressure. Conformity can have either good or bad effects on people, from driving safely on the right side of the road, to harmful drug or alcohol abuse.
Conformity is a group behavior. Numerous factors, such as group size, unanimity, cohesion, status, prior commitment and public opinion all help to determine the level of conformity an individual will reflect towards his or her group. Conformity influences the formation and maintenance of social norms.
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