In what way is compliance different from conformity?
◦ Conformity and compliance are very similar; the distinction depends on whether one is a male or female.
◦ Conformity involves direct group pressure for change, whereas compliance involves orders or commands.
◦ Compliance involves eliciting reaction on the part of group members, whereas conformity involves subliminal persuasion.
◦ Compliance is a response to a direct request, whereas conformity is a response to indirect social pressure.