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2020 -statement that is most associated with informational social influence

It is more likely to lead to a permanent, rather than temporary, change in attitude

2020-In a sixth form debating society, Samina is the only student in a group of six who does not believe that drugs should be legalised. Using your knowledge of minority influence processes, explain two ways in which Samina could convince the other students in the debating society to agree with her.

Samina should demonstrate flexibility by adapting her view/accepting other valid counterarguments. Perhaps some ‘softer’ drugs could be decriminalised, rather than legalise

Samina could demonstrate consistency by not deviating from her view that drugs should not be legalised – she could point out that this is a view she has held for many years • Samina could demonstrate commitment by defending her view that drugs should not be legalised through personal investment e.g speaking in assemely

Explain how Asch’s conformity research illustrates one of these features of science

replicability – Asch’s studies had standardised procedures (eg the number of confederates; length of lines etc) which meant that they could be repeated/replicate

theory construction – Asch’s findings led to the development of explanations/theories of conformity, eg that people will conform to group pressure to avoid ridicule (normative social influence

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