Conformity and Obedience (Chapter 6) - Social Psychology - David Myers

conformity

A change in behavior or belief as the result of real or imagined group pressure

compliance

Conformity that involves publicly acting in accord with an implied or explicit request while privately disagreeing.

obedience

Acting in accord with a direct order or command

acceptance

Conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure.

autokinetic phenomenon

self (auto) motion (kinetic). The apparent movement of a stationary point of light in the dark.

cohesiveness

A "we feeling"; the extent to which members of a group are bound together, such as by attraction to one another.

normative influence

Conformity based on a person's desire to fulfill others' expectations, often to gain acceptance

informational influence

Conformity occurring when people accept evidence about reality provided by other people.

reactance

A motive to protect or restore one's sense of freedom. Reactance arises when someone threatens our freedom of action.