Compare and Contrast Normative Social Influence and Informational Social Influence

question 81

Essay

Compare and contrast normative social influence and informational social influence.

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Definitions:

Self-Enhancement

The tendency to focus on and exaggerate the positive aspects of oneself for a better self-image.

Habitual Behavior

Regular patterns of action that are repeated frequently and often performed subconsciously.

Conscious Decisions

Choices made with full awareness and deliberation, involving thoughtful consideration and an understanding of the consequences.

Heredity

The genetic transmission of characteristics from parents to offspring.