PSYCH 2C03 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Binge Drinking
13 Sep 2018
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Conformity change in behavior as a result of real or imagined influence of other people, also occurs in animals (rats), can override behaviors that promote survival individualistic culture, emphasizes being independent. North american culture stresses the importance of not conforming, when reality suggests otherwise. Maintain the belief that our behavior is not influenced by others, even. Conformity in studies declining due immigration of collectivist cultures, conformity considered a valued trait, however when with strangers they may conform less varauer & dale miller (1997) abilities. Asked students how satisfied they were with their intellectual given other another student. Before making ratings, allowed to see same ratings supposedly more positive rating. More influenced if saw positive assessment, gave themselves a. Weren"t aware they had been influenced murry, trudeau, Found those who relied on agriculture were more likely to conform than those who relied on fishing/hunting. Often, even when conforming makes us look silly.
