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General Studies IV · Subtopic

Social influence

Official syllabus

Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion.

UPSC CSE 2026 notification

What this covers

People often adjust judgments in response to a group, leader or perceived majority. Influence can coordinate cooperation, but it can also suppress a justified objection.

Key ideas

  • conformity
  • authority
  • group norms
  • dissent

Official wording is from UPSC's Civil Services Examination 2026 notification, the current baseline for CSE 2027 preparation. Always check the latest notification at upsc.gov.in. Scopes and key ideas are CSE One's study map and are being expanded.

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