Asked by
Fredrick Musyoki
on Nov 10, 2024
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The power of one or two individuals to sway majorities is called
A) normative social influence.
B) informational social influence.
C) cognitive dissonance.
D) minority influence.
Minority Influence
The process by which a smaller part of a group changes the opinions or behavior of the larger group through persuasive argumentation and consistency.
Normative Social Influence
The impact others have on a person which causes them to adapt their behavior to gain approval and acceptance.
Informational Social Influence
The process by which individuals change their attitudes or behaviors to align with those of a group, based on the belief that the group possesses accurate information.
- Gain insight into the effects of minority versus majority statuses on the interactions within a group and personal decision-making processes.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the effects of minority versus majority statuses on the interactions within a group and personal decision-making processes.