Informative Social Influence
Definition
Informative social influence is a psychological phenomenon where people assume the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.
Related terms
Conformity: The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or standards.
Normative Social Influence: A type of social influence that leads to conformity. It's when people behave in certain ways to be accepted by others rather than because they believe it's right.
Social Facilitation: The tendency for individuals to perform differently when in the mere presence of others. This includes performing better on simple tasks and worse on complex tasks.
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AP Psychology - 9.3 Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience
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