Social Psychology

Question

Social influence is the approval, assistance, advice, and comfort that we receive from those with whom we have developed stable positive relationships.

True or false?

Answer 1

False. What they are describing is "social support." We get social support from friends and loved ones when we are stressed (in the form of advice, comfort, etc.).

Social influence is the influence that other people have on an individual. This includes informational and normative conformity, compliance, and obedience.