Psychology--100
CurlyKPsyc 100
Social Norms
Social Norms
Due 5/1/15
Directions: Thoughtfully answer the following questions. For full credit you must answer completely. Your answers must by typed.
1. Think about the past week:
a. In what ways do you think you conformed to the attitudes, opinions, or behaviors of others? Be specific.
b. In what ways do you think you resisted the social influence pressures exerted by others? Be specific.
2. Find an example in the media (IN PRINT: magazine, newspaper, advertisement, etc.) that uses a social norm message. For credit, you must attach your example to this worksheet.
a. Briefly describe your example. Who are they targeting?
b. Why did the company/editors/ choose this method of advertising?
c. Do you think that it is effective? Why/ why not? Connect your opinions to what you’ve learned in class/your book about conformity.
3. List at least 2 norms for the following situations. Why do you think these are normative behaviors? Consider differences across cultures, societies, generations, etc.
Location |
Social Norm (2 minimum) |
Why? |
Classroom
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Restaurant
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Public Bathroom
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Elevator
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Airport
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You choose: ___________
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4. Choose one of the norms you listed above and deviate from it. In 1 page or less, write about your experience. What did you do? How did you feel in the situation? How did others react? Will you do it again?