People Conform

Definition

People conform refers to the tendency of individuals to adjust their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to match those of a group or societal norms, often in response to social pressure.

Related terms

Normative Social Influence:

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.

Informational Social Influence:

The influence of other people that leads us to conform because we believe they have accurate knowledge about the situation.

Compliance:

A type of conformity where an individual changes their behavior in response to direct requests from others.