Studies of social influence are most known for their demonstration and explanation of dramatic psychological phenomena that often occur in direct response to overt social forces (Cialdini and Goldstein‚ 2004). Some of the most memorable and influential studies in the field of psychology depict individuals near hysteria at the sight of an individual in a lab coat as shown by Milgrams (1974) work on obedience and authority (Cialdini and Goldstein‚ 2004). This is also depicted in Asch’s (1956) line-judgement
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1) Do you think conformity with norms in general is a good or bad thing? Why? Conformity can come in useful when we are in unfamiliar surroundings or activities. Everyone has done it in some way or another throughout their life and it really can come in handy with unknown situations. I would say it can be good and bad‚ if there is a social norm that is meant to keep order and peace‚ then conforming to this standard can be considered good. However when the norm is intentionally used to harm or disrupt
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Conformity is a form of social influence that involves you to change your beliefs to fit in with a group. This change is due to the physical presence of the group members‚ or imagined group pressure that involves the pressures of social norms. In the public services compliance with common practices is following a particular course of action which is the social norm. It can be seen when the police are dealing with suspects as the suspect is innocent until proven guilty and the law should not be taken
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The debate over school uniforms is common within school boards everywhere. While the term “uniform” has a negative connotation of taking away individuality‚ others argue that uniforms promote professionalism. Establishment of uniforms will create a focus on education‚ reduce bullying for the diversity of students‚ and lessen behavioral issues; which results in better learning environments. Even though uniforms promote conformity‚ the focus of school shifts from fashion to education. Not only do
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of the world‚ creating an identity. As the child grows and develops‚ his or her identity becomes more defined‚ but can only go so far. Due to the ever-changing society in which we live in‚ it is becoming more difficult for one to completely fit in. Social norms and acceptance are overpowering the will and beliefs of some individuals and true independence is being questioned. The world is beginning to view things as black and white‚ with very little gray area in between. If an individual does not fit
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Individuality is important in life. Without individuality‚ the world would become boring rather quickly. No two people are exactly alike‚ not even twins have the same fingerprints. These are important facts‚ so I will be addressing the importance of individuality. I happen to be a good example of individuality myself. I choose to have long hair even though it isn’t what most guys choose to do. People have asked me why I don’t cut my hair short. My response is simply‚ ” I don’t want to and I don’t
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In society today‚ we have many social responsibilities that we are almost expected to follow. The question arising here is‚ should we conform to them? If we were to do so‚ how would it affect individuals and our society? Most of these actions are very old fashioned and carry back to older times. Due to that fact‚ we should be expected to conform to them and act in that manner. With the time we live in today too many people of all ages are lacking manners and a sense of how they
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for some people‚ a top priority around the world today. Whether it may be dressing according to the current clothing trend‚ just hanging at the same social scene that everyone goes to on Friday night‚ or maybe even getting that popular haircut that all the guys have‚ ultimately‚ people yearn to be just right. According to social psychology‚ conformity causes people to yield such behavior and to act according to other’s behavior. For example‚ within the African American culture‚ the return of natural
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either individuality or conformity is silly since it does not specify which education system it is referring to. This statement stands for functionalist education systems like that of Singapore’s. In the past‚ our society has been modelled such a way that uniqueness and individuality is greatly frowned upon. Everyone wanted to be a part of the larger group and no one wanted to be “different from the rest”‚ or the “odd one out”. However‚ as we progress‚ we realize that somehow individuality is important
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undergo many social issues as part of this stage of ‘growing up’. In the graphic novel Anya’s Ghost by Vera Brosgol‚ Anya struggles with her identity and self confidence but stumbles upon a ghost that could help her face these issues. The novel greatly focuses on elements of ‘fitting in’ at school: a problem that many‚ if not all teenagers face during this development stage. Brosgol explores this topic of social acceptance through various visual techniques that expresses Anya’s desire for social conformity
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