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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. http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL59FDC1E7AB317957&feature=plcpPsychology of Belief Series: Asch Conformity Experiments: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asch_conformity_experimentsInformational Influence: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Informational_social_influenceSocial Influence Studies: http://scienceaid.co.uk/psychology/social/majority.htmlList of Cognitive Biases: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_cognitive_biasesTheraminTrees' 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... |