Ch 7 (cont.): Resisting Persuasion How to best resist? Challenge beliefs – Counterarguments – What is the Inoculation Hypothesis? Application: Commercials & kids What kind of training was used? Effect?
Chapter 6: Conformity & Obedience Part 1: Feb. 20, 2015
Social Influence 3 forms of social influence: Conformity, compliance, & obedience We automatically mimic others Chartrand’s research on mimicry How does it serve a social function? Conformity: “tendency to change our perceptions & behavior in ways consistent with group norms” Any pressure used?
Early studies of conformity Sherif’s lab study of autokinetic effect: What is it? How did participants conform? Follow-up 1 year later…Results?
Asch’s Conformity studies – Groups of 6 (5 confederate & 1 participant) Procedure? How often does conformity occur? Any reward for conforming? Key difference betw Sherif’s and Asch’s studies?
Why conform? 1. Information 2. Norms 3. Distinction between private and public conformity -