Chapter 12, Problem 1TY

Summary Introduction

Introduction:

Social psychology involves the scientific study of the thoughts, feelings, and behavior influence of an individual. It also includes the process by which a person is influenced by social groups. The thoughts, feelings, and behavior of an individual can be influenced directly or indirectly by the real presence of others, and this process is called as social influence. Conformity includes the changing of one’s own behavior to match with the other people.

Answer to Problem 1TY

Correct answer:

Saul admits that he conforms so as to be liked by others. This is known as normative social influence. Therefore, option d. is correct.

Option d. is given as “normative social influence”.

Explanation of Solution

Reasons for the correct statement:

Saul admits that he conforms so as to be liked by others; this type of behavior is generally included under normative social influence. The normative social influence mainly involves conformity in which an individual change his behavior in order to be liked or accepted by a group of people. This usually occurred because the person believes the things that one is following or saying.

Hence, option d. is correct.

Reasons for the incorrect statements:

Option a. is given as “compliance”.

Compliance also involves a type of social influence by which an individual change his belief and behavior in order to fit within a group. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option b. is given as “obedience”.

Obedience is also included under social influence that represents the moral behavior of a person. An individual has been shown to be obedient in the presence of legitimate authority. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Option c. is given as “informational social influence”.

Informational social influence is another type of social influence, in which an individual took his own indication for how to behave from other person when the situation is not clear. Hence, it is a wrong answer.

Hence, options a., b., and c. are incorrect.

Conclusion

Saul admits that he conforms so as to be liked by others; this is an illustration of normative social influence. The need to act in ways that an individual feel to be liked and accepted by others is an indication or normative social influence.