Conformity is a change in behavior or belief toward a group standard as a result of the group's influence on an individual. ... Compliance is behavioral conformity in order to achieve rewards or avoid punishments (Kelman 1958).

Is compliance the same as conformity?

Conformity is a voluntary act while compliance is imposed. More importantly from the perspective of those creating a standard, these two processes begin with two different attitudes.

What is the relationship between compliance and conformity?

Compliance is when an individual gave in to an expressed request from another person or other people, whereas obedience refers to doing as told by someone and as for conformity is giving in to group pressure or going along with the majority.