Discussion 8

MUST BE FROM Book material

In this section we will begin discussing Social Influence. This section corresponds to chapter 7 of your textbook. 

Textbook(s) Required: Social Psychology, Branscombe & Baron, 14th edition. ISBN-13: 978-0134410968 ISBN-10: 0134410963

1) Do as we do: Conformity can be a powerful influence within social groups. Describe what conformity is and the reasons why we conform to social conventions or doctrines. In addition, what factors are likely to lead to someone rejecting or not conforming to social pressure?

(2) If a mouse asks for a cookie, how likely are you to give it one: Compliance or getting someone to agree to do something is important to social interaction and can be facilitated a number of ways. What is a tactic or technique people use to get other people to do as they ask?

(3) Okay boss, I’ll get right on it: Authority figures will often ask members of their group to act in certain ways that may be objectionable to the individual or group as a whole. What things predict a person’s likelihood to follow an order they find objectionable and how can someone be resistant to these influences?