The problem of student conformity IT areas of training

The article examines the problem of conformity as a litmus test of the professional orientation of an individual, as a socio-psychological characteristic of an individual with distinctive features in different historical periods. An analysis of the personal characteristics of students of secondary vocational and higher education – future specialists in the information sphere of activity is conducted. The result of a psychodiagnostic study to determine the level of conformity and suggestibility of students in training programs related to the IT sphere is presented.