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1.1.7 - Factors affecting conformity and minority influence

Syllabus
2026
Objective
1.1.7
Level
AS

- Factors affecting conformity and minority influence

1.1.7 Factors affecting conformity and minority influence, including individual differences (personality), situation and culture.

Use - factors affecting conformity and minority influence to connect the rule to the data and decision in the question.

This matters because - factors affecting conformity and minority influence determines what can be inferred or chosen; begin with the stated conditions and keep the conclusion tied to the evidence.

Example: apply - factors affecting conformity and minority influence to one small, clearly defined case, show the key step or comparison, and explain the result in words.

Boundary: - Factors affecting conformity and minority influence is not a universal recommendation. Check the syllabus scope, assumptions, units and the limits of the evidence before generalising.

ConceptA-Level Edexcel Psychology AS