Psychology GCSE
Conformity
What Conformity means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conformity
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Yielding to real or imagined group pressure, changing behaviour to fit in with a majority, like adopting a fashion trend.
Topics that use Conformity
- Social influence (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Authoritarian personality
- Bystander effect
- Collective behaviour
- Deindividuation
- Diffusion of responsibility
- Obedience
- Personal factors
- Personal responsibility
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