Conformity

Definition

Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations. It occurs when individuals change their behavior to align with the perceived preferences of a group or society at large.

Related terms

Group Norms:

The unwritten rules that dictate the acceptable and expected behavior of members within a group.

Peer Pressure: The influence exerted by a peer group in encouraging an individual to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors to conform to group standards.

Social Influence:

The effect that the words, actions, or mere presence of other people have on our thoughts, feelings, attitudes, or behavior