Describe the role of one compliance technique in changing human behaviour, using one relevant example.

Using one relevant example, describe the process of conformity.

Explain how conformity can change a person's behaviour without changing their private beliefs. Give one relevant example.

Explain why one compliance technique may increase agreement to a request, with reference to one example of human behaviour.

Context: Learning and cognition

A college learning adviser wants students to attend a weekly session where they practise unfamiliar study tasks. Many students decline an invitation to attend for a full term. The adviser is considering changing the way students are asked to participate rather than changing the sessions themselves.

Apply your knowledge of one compliance technique to show how the adviser could encourage students to attend for a full term.

Context: Health and well-being

Niko wants to go to bed earlier but belongs to a friendship group whose members stay awake late each night to chat. Although nobody asks Niko to remain online, Niko worries that leaving early will mean being left out of the group's conversations. Niko begins staying online until the others leave, despite still believing that an earlier bedtime would be healthier.

Analyse the role of conformity in Niko's behaviour.

Context: Human relationships

A neighbourhood association holds shared meals to help residents who live alone form new friendships. Few residents agree when they are asked to host a meal for people they have not met. The organiser wants to change how the invitations are made so that more residents agree to host.

Suggest how one compliance technique could be used to encourage residents to host a shared meal.

Context: Human development

During her first year at secondary school, Amira stops talking about a hobby she enjoys because her new classmates often make fun of it. She continues the hobby at home but tells classmates that she has lost interest. Later, a well-liked classmate openly says that they enjoy the same hobby and challenges the teasing.

Using your knowledge of conformity, predict how Amira's behaviour at school may change after the classmate speaks out.

In the context of health and well-being, discuss the ethical responsibilities of those using one or more compliance techniques to encourage healthier behaviour.