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WorksheetsConformity
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Conformity means...
behaving like others to avoid rejection
acting cool and aloof to gain popularity
thinking and speaking like an academic
pretending to be something you are not
Group norms are...
unspoken rules of behavior that people follow to fit in
the law that defines criminal behavior warning people what not to do
the road to success that people attempt to follow in order to look good
People usually try to conform
to group norms because they...
want to belong and feel secure
do not want to be seen as a rebel
want to feel unique and special
are trying to prove that they are good
Conformity is a type of (a) influence where an individual changes a belief or behaviour in order to fit in with a group.
Why is conformity often good?
It helps the group to stand out.
It helps the group to function smoothly.
It stops the group from fighting.
It stops people from being too weird.
According to the article, what is the dark side of conformity?
People might go along with bad ideas.
People might never become wise.
People might try to change things too quickly.
People might feel trapped.
to force, drive forward; push into motion
interpersonal
impel
profound
rife
Conformity can be real (involving the physical presence of others) or (a) (involving the pressure of social norms / expectations).
The term identification refers to conformity that is motivated by a desire to be accepted by a specific person or group.
True
False
How do people conform?
Language
Values
Culture
All of the above
Having great depth or seriousness
profound
interpersonal
deviating
conformity
Name for a social theory advocating the liberty, rights, or independent action of the individual.
Conformist
Individualism
Internationalist
Normist
Why do people conform?
Safety
Politeness
Fear
Acceptance
Gullibility
Which of the following images are not an example of conformity?
