Psychology GCSE
Conformity to social roles
What Conformity to social roles means in Psychology GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Conformity to social roles
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Acting in line with the roles of guard and prisoner that were assigned in a simulated prison environment.
Topics that use Conformity to social roles
- Topic 5: Social influence - 5.2 Studies (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
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