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Group Conformity to Absurd Beliefs - Magda Hassan - 18-04-2012


A few classic experiments show just how prone humans are to being influenced by peer pressure. These videos were filmed several decades ago, but many other studies have taken place over the years and the results are always the same. Human beings are a social species, and most people will eventually alter their behavior, attitudes, and even BELIEFS in order to be part of a social group..even if what the group thinks (or does) is absurd at first glance.

Psychology of Belief Series:
http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59FDC1E7AB317957&feature=plcp

Asch Conformity Experiments:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asch_conformity_experiments
Informational Influence:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informational_social_influence
Social Influence Studies:
http://scienceaid.co.uk/psychology/social/majority.html
List of Cognitive Biases:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biases

TheraminTrees' excellent video on conformity:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrNIuFrso8I


Group Conformity to Absurd Beliefs - Jan Klimkowski - 18-04-2012

Great stuff.

And guess who exploits this to their advantage...