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:

Psychosocial Development

A theory proposed by Erik Erikson, which suggests that an individual's personality develops through a series of stages, each characterized by a specific psychological challenge.

Self-restraint

The ability to control one's own emotions, desires, or actions, often seen as a form of self-discipline.

Adaptive Ways

Strategies or methods individuals develop to cope with the demands and challenges of their environment.

Epigenetic Principle

A concept in developmental psychology that proposes development is guided by an underlying plan, where each stage builds upon the previous one.