The Difference Between Compliance and Conformity Is That

question 89

Multiple Choice

The difference between compliance and conformity is that:

• A) conformity is an aspect of social influence while compliance is an aspect of obedience
• B) conformity is induced only under experimental conditions whereas compliance is more of a real life phenomenon
• C) with conformity, individuals are influenced through a direct request whereas with compliance, influence is not directly sought
• D) in compliance a person goes along with a request whereas in conformity, a person goes along with other people even though no direct request has been made
• E) there is no difference, conformity is just another term for compliance

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