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title: "Conformity — AP Psychology Definition & Exam Guide"
description: "Conformity is adjusting your behavior or thinking to match a group standard. Learn how it differs from compliance and obedience for AP Psych Topic 9.3."
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# Conformity — AP Psychology Definition & Exam Guide

## Definition

Conformity refers to adjusting our behavior or thinking to coincide with a group standard or expectation.

## Related Study Guides

- [1.2 Research Methods in Psychology](/ap-psych-revised/unit-1/research-methods-psychology/study-guide/0cwRKu5WpZguow9JROzH)
- [9.3 Conformity, Compliance, and Obedience](/ap-psych-revised/unit-9/conformity-compliance-obedience/study-guide/ep331XTw1KGBC80ArRrZ)

## Review

### Related Terms

- [Normative Social Influence](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/normative-social-influence): This is a type of social influence that leads to conformity. It’s driven by our desire to fit into a group because of fear of rejection or social pressure.
- [Informational Social Influence](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/informational-social-influence): This is another type of social influence leading to conformity. It happens when we assume the actions of others in an attempt to reflect correct behavior for a given situation.
- [Groupthink](/ap-psych-revised/key-terms/groupthink): A phenomenon where group members try to minimize conflict and reach consensus without critically testing, analyzing, and evaluating ideas.