12.8 - How does conformity show up in everyday life?

Based on what we have studied about conformity thus far, what are examples of how you have conformed (Positive or Negative) in your own life. Explain how you know it is an example of conforming.

Terms & Definitions

1) Anti-Conformity : A person who agrees with a group before an event but disagrees with the group afterward.

2) Conformity: A person who disagrees with a group before an event but agrees with the group afterward.

3) Independent: A person consistently disagrees with the group.

4) Uniformity: A person who consistently agrees with a group.

With your partner review the 4 terms above. Match each term to the figure that you see listed on the slide

Terms & Definitions

1) Anti-Conformity : A person who agrees with a group before an event but disagrees with the group afterward.

2) Conformity: A person who disagrees with a group before an event but agrees with the group afterward.

3) Independent: A person consistently disagrees with the group.

4) Uniformity: A person who consistently agrees with a group.

Refering back to the 4 terms above, which term best describes the leader? Which term best describes the first follower?

Terms & Definitions

1) Anti-Conformity : A person who agrees with a group before an event but disagrees with the group afterward.

2) Conformity: A person who disagrees with a group before an event but agrees with the group afterward.

3) Independent: A person consistently disagrees with the group.

4) Uniformity: A person who consistently agrees with a group.

Refering back to the 4 terms above, which term best describes first round of subjects in the Asch Experiment? What term describes the second round of test subjects, now that the experiment has been altered?

Terms & Definitions

1) Anti-Conformity : A person who agrees with a group before an event but disagrees with the group afterward.

2) Conformity: A person who disagrees with a group before an event but agrees with the group afterward.

3) Independent: A person consistently disagrees with the group.

4) Uniformity: A person who consistently agrees with a group.

Which term best describes James’ experience in the final scenario? Why?

Based on the three videos, who is the most influential : the leader, the first follower, or the crowd? Why? In your response, be sure to summarize evidence and include specific examples from the videos; you may also include evidence from the texts you've read in this unit.

Provide an example of how the behaviors of conformity ornon-conformity above contribute to social justice issues in today's society. (Racism, Sexism, Homophobia, Xenophobia, Gun Violence, Police Brutality, Homelessness, Immigration)

In your opinion who is more influential: The Leader or the First Follower? Explain your answer.

How could a first follower have influenced the last scenario with James the artist?