Conformity

These are the instructions I will also provide in the textbook chapter 6 which is the only one that we will use for this assignment.
The purpose of this assignment is to help to understand the difference between informational and normative influence, as well as acceptance and compliance, by relating the textbook to your own behavior. Answer in full sentences. Make sure to correct grammar and spelling before making your final submission. Deductions of 5 – 30 points will be made for excessive errors. At the minimum, set the grammar/spelling checker in your word processor to its most strict level.

1. Definitions
   Copy the definitions of informational influence and normative influence from the textbook. Copy the definitions of acceptance and compliance from the textbook. Your definitions must be enclosed within quotation marks and the page numbers must be inside parentheses, using APA style: (p. 123). Only definitions from Myers & Twenge, Social Psychology will be accepted. (Which is the book I will attach to the files, again it will be only chap 6)
2. Informational influence
   a) Give an example of how you changed your behavior and/or thinking due to informational influence. (10 points)
   b) Explain how your example fits the definition of informational influence. (10 points)
3. Normative influence
   a) Give an example of how you changed your behavior and/or thinking due to normative influence. (10 points)
   b) Explain how your example fits the definition of normative influence. (10 points)
4. Acceptance
   a) Give an example of how you changed your behavior and/or thinking exhibiting acceptance. (10 points)
   b) Explain how your example fits the definition of acceptance. (10 points)
5. Compliance
   a) Give an example of how you changed your behavior and/or thinking exhibiting compliance. (10 points)
   b) Explain how your example fits the definition of compliance. (10 points) Provide four separate examples.
   Do not use the same example for more than one concept.
   On the next page, I provide a brief example.

Brief examples
Explaining your answers is key to receiving the most points. Your examples need enough detail to give a clear picture of what is happening.

1. Definitions
   • The definition of informational influence is “abc…xyz.” (p. 444).
   • The definition of normative influence is “def….uvw.” (p. 445).
   • The definition of private acceptance is “lmn…rst.” (p. 231).
   • The definition of compliance is “jkl…ghi.” (p. 333).
2. Informational influence
   a) Several years ago while visiting my brother in NY, we went to a Mets game. I had gone to get some refreshments and in the process of returning to my seat, I was paying more attention to my hot dog and beer than the action on the field. Suddenly, everyone around me stood up and looked towards the sky. I too looked up and saw a foul pop-up heading right in my direction.
   b) This was an example of informational influence because. . . .
3. Normative influence
   a) A specific movie was recommended to me by several people. Everyone who had seen it gave it glowing reviews. In fact, I was told it was so good…” You just have to see it!” My interest was stimulated by their 5-star ratings. Much to my surprise, after seeing it I didn’t like it very much. It was boring and I guessed the ending well in advance. However, when those who recommended it to me asked if I had liked it, I replied that I had.
   b) This fits the definition of normative influence because. . . .