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  • Conformity
    Adjustment of behaviors, attitudes, or beliefs to align with those of a group, often for acceptance or social harmony.
  • Solomon Asch Line Study
    A classic experiment where participants matched line lengths, revealing the power of group influence on individual judgments.
  • Confederate
    An actor secretly working with researchers, posing as a participant to influence the real subject's responses.
  • Majority Opinion
    The viewpoint held by the largest number of group members, often exerting strong influence on individual choices.
  • Normative Social Influence
    Pressure to conform in order to be liked, accepted, or avoid social rejection within a group.
  • Informational Social Influence
    Tendency to adopt group behaviors or beliefs when uncertain, assuming the group possesses accurate knowledge.
  • Dissenter
    A group member who disagrees with the majority, often reducing the likelihood of others conforming.
  • Public Behavior
    Actions or responses made openly in front of others, typically increasing the chance of conformity.
  • Private Behavior
    Actions or responses made without observation by others, often resulting in lower conformity rates.
  • Social Evaluation
    Concern about how one's actions are judged by others, which can heighten the urge to conform.
  • Individualism
    Cultural emphasis on personal independence and uniqueness, often contrasted with group conformity.
  • Group Size
    The number of people in a group, with larger groups generally increasing pressure to conform.
  • Accuracy
    The degree to which responses match objective reality, used in studies to ensure participants are not genuinely confused.
  • Social Judgment
    Perception and evaluation by others regarding one's actions, influencing decisions to conform or dissent.