What is the difference between normative and informational influence?

Choose 1 question from the list below to answer. If you answer more than 1 question, you will receive extra credit.

What is the difference between normative and informational influence? Give a new example of how informational influence helps us do the right thing.

Is conformity more likely or less likely to occur when interacting with other people through social media as compared to face-to-face encounters? Give at least 2 examples to support your answer.

When is obedience to authority a good thing and when is it bad? What can be done to prevent people from obeying commands to engage in truly deplorable behavior such as atrocities and massacres? Explain in detail.

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Answering the reading question is worth 3 points.

A comprehensive answer (= answering ALL the parts of the question) –> 2 pts.

A copy of the chosen question along with your answer –> 0.5 pt.

A reference/citation (the following are acceptable: page number(s) in the textbook, page number(s) in the PowerPoint, video from the module, external source) –> 0.5 pt.

Extra credit if you answer more than 1 question –> 0.5 pt. per question (or 1 pt. in total).

Each answer should be around 1 paragraph long; this is a guideline, not a minimum or limit. There is no need to upload a document (but you can if you want to), you can just type your answer in the text box.

Avoid plagiarism by rephrasing the text in your own words (points will be deducted if the Turnitin score is high).

Use complete sentences and make sure to proofread your answer for spelling and grammar mistakes.

Please have a look at 2 examples here.

Requirements: 100