Social Support and Conformity: The Role of Independent Assessment of Reality. Technical Report No. 83.

Allen, Vernon L.; Levine, John M.

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Title: Social Support and Conformity: The Role of Independent Assessment of Reality. Technical Report No. 83.

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Title:	Social Support and Conformity: The Role of Independent Assessment of Reality. Technical Report No. 83.
Authors:	Allen, Vernon L.; Levine, John M.
Descriptors:	Conformity; Decision Making; Group Dynamics; Individual Characteristics; Peer Relationship; Perception; Social Influences
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Publication Date:	1969-04-00
Pages:	16
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Abstract:	This study investigated the role of one factor in the dramatic conformity reduction produced by a partner who agrees with S in the face of group pressure--the independent assessment of social and physical reality provided by the partner. Two social support conditions, varying only in S's perception of the partner's adequacy as a valid reference for making judgments, were created. A unanimous group was also included to provide a conformity baseline. Results indicated that conformity was significantly reduced in both social support conditions; moreover, the valid social supporter produced a significantly greater decrease in conformity than did the invalid partner. The data support the hypothesis that independent assessment of reality provided by a partner is crucial to the efficacy of social support in reducing conformity. (Author)
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Record Type:	Non-Journal
Level:	1 - Available on microfiche
Institutions:	Wisconsin Univ., Madison. Research and Development Center for Cognitive Learning.
Sponsors:	Office of Education (DHEW), Washington, DC. Bureau of Research.
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