Learning and conformity are distinct psychological processes, not synonyms.

Evidence

Whereas Allport used conformity and learning almost interchangeably, current researchers would say that the children’s awareness of the need to follow social rules may motivate them quickly to learn such rules, but that the two are distinct: learning is the acquisition of a novel response, whereas conformity is following the assumed rules. — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 2001 (#corroborates, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Learning and conformity are distinct processes, not interchangeable ones; Learning and conformity are distinct psychological processes — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice: Fifty Years…, 2001; Conformist transmission is favored across a broader range of conditions than mere social learning. — Joe Henrich and Robert Boyd, The Evolution of Conformist…, 3 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Learning and conformity are distinct processes, not interchangeable ones #corroborates (0.98)
• Learning and conformity are distinct psychological processes #corroborates (0.97) — John F. Dovidio, Peter Glick, Laurie A. Rudman, On the Nature of Prejudice, 2001