How Do Most Sociologists View Conformity

question 41

Multiple Choice

How do most sociologists view conformity?

• A) Socialization causes humans to passively conform to social norms.
• B) Even after socialization it is very difficult to get most people to conform.
• C) It is possible for some people to conform too much.
• D) Conformity ends when it leads people to enter into potentially dangerous behaviors.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Dissonance

A state of conflict or discomfort experienced when holding contradictory beliefs, values, or attitudes.

Attribution

The process by which individuals explain the causes of behavior and events.

Attitude

A psychological construct representing an individual’s degree of like or dislike for an item, which influences their reactions and decisions.

Zimbardo's Research

A series of studies focused on understanding human behavior, particularly known for the Stanford Prison Experiment which explored the psychological effects of perceived power.