12.8 - How does conformity show up in everyday life?

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12.8 - How does conformity show up in everyday life?

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15 questions

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.

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

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
Anti-Conformity		Figure D
Independent		Figure A
Uniformity		Figure B
Conformity		Figure C

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Question 5 | 03:01

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Question 5

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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?

Leader
First Follower

Conformity
Uniformity
Anti-Conformity
Independent

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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?

First Round of Subjects
Second Round of Subjects

Conformity
Uniformity
Anti-Conformity
Independent

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Question 11 | 08:15

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Question 9

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Question 10

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Question 11

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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?

James Experience

Conformity
Uniformity
Anti-Conformity
Independent

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)

12.8 - How does conformity show up in everyday life?

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.

How is the "power of one" similar to the "first Follower"

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)

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.

1) What is a first Follower?
2) Why is the first follower important to the leader?

How does the first follower influence others' feelings?

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

How is the "power of one" similar to the "first Follower"

Why do you think it was so difficult for the participant to act on her own behalf in what is potentially a very dangerous situation?

How did the experiment illustrate the dangers of conformity?

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

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)

1) What is a first Follower?
2) Why is the first follower important to the leader?

How does the first follower influence others' feelings?

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

Why do you think it was so difficult for the participant to act on her own behalf in what is potentially a very dangerous situation?

How did the experiment illustrate the dangers of conformity?

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

12.8 - How does conformity show up in everyday life?

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.

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)

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.

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)

1) What is a first Follower? 2) Why is the first follower important to the leader?

How does the first follower influence others' feelings?

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

Why do you think it was so difficult for the participant to act on her own behalf in what is potentially a very dangerous situation?

How did the experiment illustrate the dangers of conformity?

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

1) What is a first Follower?
2) Why is the first follower important to the leader?