Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Unconscious conformity is the psychological phenomenon where individuals adapt their behavior or attitudes to match those of the people around them without being aware that they are doing so.
This refers to how an individual's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors can be affected by other people. It's like the director of a play influencing how actors perform their roles.
This is when a person conforms in order to be liked and accepted by others. Itโs like changing your music playlist because all your friends listen to a certain genre.
This occurs when one turns to others for information about how to behave in ambiguous situations. Itโs like asking classmates what attire is appropriate for a school event if it wasn't specified.