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Social Influence Matching

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Social Influence Matching

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WALT (We Are Learning To)

WALT: recognise and match key social influence concepts from Edexcel GCSE Psychology.

Success criteria

I can: identify terms and match them to correct definitions or real-world examples; explain one quick example if asked in class.

Differentiation

Support: work with a partner, read items aloud. Challenge: add a brief reason why each match is correct.

Extension

Write one 2–3 sentence example showing how social impact theory operates in real life.

Dyslexia-friendly reading

Short sentences, one idea per line. Take your time and use a ruler or finger to track each line.

Matching Activity

Match each item in the left column (A–F) with the correct item in the right column (1–6). Some left items are terms; some are definitions or examples. Draw a line in the middle column or write the number beside each letter.
A. Conformity
B. Following orders from someone in authority
C. Stanford Prison example: people adopt expected duties in roles
D. Minority influence
E. Social impact theory
F. An anti‑smoking campaign that changes what most people see as normal
1. Social roles
2. Adjusting beliefs or behaviour to match the majority
3. Minority influence — a small group persuades the majority
4. Obedience
5. Social impact theory (strength, immediacy, number)
6. Real world application / changing social norms

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