
Social Influence Dynamics in Conformity Situations
A Social Psychology Perspective
Christine Lewis(Author)
LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
Published on 23. January 2011
Book
Paperback/Softback
80 pages
978-3-8433-8811-5 (ISBN)
Description
Humans are social beings who spend most of their lives in the presence of other people.Our existence revolves around social interactions(Taylor, Peplau & Sears, 2003;Singleman & Rider, 2006).Through socialization we identify with a social group or individuals. We learn to value the attitudes, positions and opinions held by our social group. Hence, social influence is a central part of human behaviour(Taylor, Peplau & Sears,2003).Asch's work had a profound interest on how psychologist think about and study social influence(Levine, 1999).Asch focused his attention at the individual level and may have slowed down interest in social interactions or group processes(Leyens & Cornelle, 1999).This dissertation builds on Asch's study of social influence in groups, by examining how normative factors (status) affect the conformity situation,and its ability to override the Asch paradigm (majority- minority condition).It also aimed at investigating whether individuals conform premised on the Asch paradigm (majority-minority condition),or based on the existence of social categories.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Germany
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Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 220 mm
Width: 150 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
137 gr
ISBN-13
978-3-8433-8811-5 (9783843388115)
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Christine Lewis obtained her B. Soc. sc. degree and her honours in psychology,as well as her P.G.C.E. at the University of the Free State (2003-2008).In 2009 to 2010,she enrolled at the University of Fort Hare (East London Campus)where she obtained her Masters in Counselling Psychology.