Krane Studies Questions Such as Why We Conform to Group

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Multiple Choice

Krane studies questions such as why we conform to group norms, what compels us to obey authority figures, and the conditions under which people will help a stranger. Dr. Krane's research focuses on an area of social psychology called:

• A)social cognition.
• B)social perception.
• C)social influence.
• D)ethnocentrism.

Understand the current state of followership studies, including its strengths, limitations, and future directions.

Apply followership concepts to real-world scenarios and personal experiences to better understand one's own followership style and its impact on leadership dynamics.

Analyze the role of followers in reinforcing or challenging leadership practices, including the potential for followers to contribute to the rise of destructive leaders.

Understand the current state and potential growth of followership research.

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Definitions:

Identity Crises

A period of uncertainty and confusion in which a person's sense of identity becomes insecure, typically due to a change in their expected aims or role in society.

Father Figure

A male adult with the responsibilities of guidance, support, and protection in a child's life, influencing their development.

Freud

Refers to Sigmund Freud, an Austrian neurologist who founded psychoanalysis, a method for treating psychopathology through dialogue between a patient and a psychoanalyst.

Personal Conflicts

Internal struggles resulting from opposing or incompatible desires, drives, or impulses within oneself.