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Our Text Suggests an Exercise, "Dare to Be Different," to See

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Our text suggests an exercise, "Dare to Be Different," to see what happens when an individual violates a norm. If you tried this exercise, explain what norm you violated and how you felt when you did it. Explain the reactions of onlookers. If you didn't try this exercise, then describe your hypothetical reaction to seeing the person ahead of you in the grocery store checkout line facing the wrong direction. Would you say anything to the person?


Definitions:

Assertiveness

The quality of being self-assured and confident without being aggressive, in communicating one's views, needs, and boundaries.

Genuineness

A quality of being authentic, sincere, and honest in one's interactions and relationships with others.

Passive Listening

The act of listening to someone without engaging in the conversation or providing feedback.

Educational Lecture

A presentation or talk given to deliver educational information or to teach a specific subject or topic.

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