OtherFreePrintable

Social Influence GCSE Worksheet

A free other worksheet ready for your classroom. Open in Kuraplan to grab the print-ready PDF, customize it for your students, or generate a fresh version in seconds.

Social Influence GCSE Worksheet worksheet preview

Social Influence GCSE Worksheet

Social influence illustration

🎯 WALT: Demonstrate understanding of conformity and obedience

Success Criteria:

• Identify key terms and concepts in social influence

• Apply psychological theories to real-world scenarios

• Evaluate research studies using appropriate evidence

📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following best describes conformity?

Following direct orders from an authority figure

Changing behaviour to fit in with a group

Resisting pressure from others

Acting independently of social influence

2. In Asch's line study, what percentage of participants conformed at least once?

37%

65%

75%

85%

3. Which factors increase obedience? (Select all that apply)

Proximity to authority figure

Prestigious location

Presence of allies

Uniform worn by authority figure

✏️ Part 2: Short Answer Questions

4. Explain one reason why people conform. (3 marks)

💡 Tip: Use the PEE structure - Point, Evidence, Explain

5. Outline Milgram's study of obedience. (4 marks)

🔍 Include: Aim, Method, Results, Conclusion

6. Give one ethical issue with Milgram's research and suggest how it could be addressed. (4 marks)

📝 Part 3: Extended Response

7. Evaluate research into conformity. Refer to evidence in your answer. (8 marks)

📋 Essay Structure Guide:

Paragraph 1: Describe Asch's research (aim, method, findings)

Paragraph 2: Strength of research (e.g., controlled conditions)

Paragraph 3: Weakness of research (e.g., artificial task, cultural bias)

Paragraph 4: Supporting/contradicting evidence

Conclusion: Overall evaluation

🌟 Differentiation & Extension

🔤 Dyslexia-Friendly Support:

Key terms: CONFORMITY = changing to fit in | OBEDIENCE = following orders

📈 Extension Activity (Advanced Learners):

8. Analyse how social influence research applies to modern social media behaviour. Consider both conformity and obedience to online authority figures. (6 marks)

💭 Reflection: Which type of social influence do you think is more powerful in everyday life? Explain your reasoning.

About This Worksheet

Free in Kuraplan

Sign up free, grab the PDF, and customize it for your class.

Print-Ready

Formatted for standard paper. Clean layout, easy to read.

AI-Generated

Created with Kuraplan's AI, designed for real classroom use.

For Teachers & Parents

Use in classrooms, for homework, tutoring, or homeschool.

Need a custom version of this worksheet?

Kuraplan's AI generates custom worksheets in seconds — differentiated for every learner, aligned to your curriculum.

Generate Custom Worksheets — Free
No credit card Curriculum-aligned Under 60 seconds