Conformity

Conformity means...

• behaving like others to avoid rejection

• acting cool and aloof to gain popularity

• thinking and speaking like an academic

• pretending to be something you are not

Group norms are...

• unspoken rules of behavior that people follow to fit in

• the law that defines criminal behavior warning people what not to do

• the road to success that people attempt to follow in order to look good

People usually try to conform

to group norms because they...

• want to belong and feel secure

• do not want to be seen as a rebel

• want to feel unique and special

• are trying to prove that they are good

Why is conformity often good?

• It helps the group to stand out.

• It helps the group to function smoothly.

• It stops the group from fighting.

• It stops people from being too weird.

What is a problem with conformity?

• People might go along with bad ideas.

• People might never become wise.

• People might try to change things too quickly.

• People might feel trapped.

What are some problems with people conforming in a group?

• a bad idea becomes normal in a group

• a good idea spreads through a group

• people are too afraid to speak out

• people are punished for protesting

What did Asch's experiment try and prove?

• People conform to the majority

• Some people aren't good at comparing lines

• If you are loud, others follow

• Conforming makes you liked by others

Which of the following images are not an example of conformity?

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What method was Asch's experiment

• field experiment

• lab experiment

• natural experiment

What were the 2 experimental group results.

• 75% conformed at least once

• 35% never conformed

• 65% conformed at least once

• 25% never conformed