Factors Influencing Conformity

Hard Psychology Social Psychology

In a recent study examining the impact of peer influence on behavior, researchers found that individuals often change their attitudes and actions to conform to the perceived norms of their social group. This phenomenon is particularly evident in adolescents, who are at a developmental stage marked by a strong desire for acceptance and belonging. The study highlighted two primary motivations for this conformity: the desire to fit in (normative social influence) and the desire to be accurate in one's beliefs (informational social influence). Furthermore, the results revealed variability in conformity levels based on the group's makeup, including factors such as group size, cohesion, and the presence of dissenters.

Which of the following statements accurately reflects a key finding related to the factors influencing conformity in social settings?

Individuals are more likely to conform when they lack prior knowledge about the correct behavior.

Conformity decreases as the number of people in a group increases beyond a threshold.

People are less likely to conform in homogeneous groups compared to diverse groups.

The influence of dissenters in a group significantly reduces overall conformity.

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