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Conformity in Social Psychology: How Peer Pressure Shapes Our Choices
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Which of the following is an example of conformity?
a. Malik has had a series of dogs over the years. Each has learned to curl up at his feet when he was watching television.
b. Renee begins to buy the same brand of sweatshirt that most of the kids in her school are wearing.
c. Jonah makes sure to arrive home before his curfew because he knows he will be grounded if he doesn’t.
d. Yuri makes sure to arrive home before her curfew because she does not want her parents to be disappointed in her.
e. Terry cranks it up a notch during volleyball practice because the team captain has been on her case for not showing enough effort.
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QUESTION:
Which of the following is an example of conformity?
a. Malik has had a series of dogs over the years. Each has learned to curl up at his feet when he was watching television.
b. Renee begins to buy the same brand of sweatshirt that most of the kids in her school are wearing.
c. Jonah makes sure to arrive home before his curfew because he knows he will be grounded if he doesn’t.
d. Yuri makes sure to arrive home before her curfew because she does not want her parents to be disappointed in her.
e. Terry cranks it up a notch during volleyball practice because the team captain has been on her case for not showing enough effort.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Conformity is a type of social influence involving a change in belief or behavior in order to fit in with a group. This change is in response to real or imagined social pressure. Conformity can be motivated by a person's desire to be liked or their desire to be right.
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