Myers Chapter 6: Conformity and Obedience Questions and Answers 2023

Conformity - -A change in behavior or belief as the result of real or imagined group pressure" (Myers & Twenge, 2019, p. 142). -Is conformity good or bad? - -There's no simple answer -Types of Conformity - --Acceptance -Compliance -Obedience -Acceptance - -Conformity that involves both acting and believing in accord with social pressure" (Myers & Twenge, 2019, p. 142). -In short -You buy the premise -You are/become a believer Example- -Your neighbors (including you) agree to have a 'Block Party' on July 4th -Part of the deal is -Everyone puts 50 American flags in their front yards -You do it not just conform, but because you think it's a great idea -Compliance - -Conformity that involves publicly acting in accord with an implied or explicit request while privately disagreeing (Myers & Twenge, 2019, p. 142). Example -You don't really care how your lawn looks -But you mow and edge it every two weeks to avoid criticism from your neighbors -Obedience - -A type of compliance involving acting in accord with a direct order or command (Myers & Twenge, 2019, p.142). Examples? -Lawful from a Law Enforcement Officer -Acting on a notice from your Home Owner's Association (HOA) -Perhaps to avoid a fine -How is Conformity different from Obedience? - --Conformity-Yielding to real or imagined pressure -Obedience-pressure is real, not imagined (rather from a direct order/command) -The Abilene Paradox - Jerry B. Harvey Another type of conformity - -Developed/identified from personal experience Back story- -Visit to In-laws -Very hot day in west TX