Understanding Conformity and Its Types
Conformity happens when you change your behaviour due to real or imagined pressure from a majority group. It's basically that feeling of "everyone else is doing it, so maybe I should too."
There are three main types you need to know. Compliance is when you go along with the group publicly but secretly disagree - think nodding along to avoid conflict whilst rolling your eyes internally. Identification means you actually start believing what the group believes, but only whilst you're part of that group - like temporarily adopting your football team's values during the season.
Internalisation is the strongest type where you genuinely change your beliefs permanently. This is when the group's influence becomes part of who you are, not just what you do to fit in.
Quick Tip: Remember the three types by thinking about how long they last - compliance disappears when the group leaves, identification lasts whilst you're in the group, and internalisation sticks forever.
