Question.5053 - Week 3: Conformity and DevianceDiscussionRequired ResourcesRead/review the following resources for this activity:Textbook: Chapters 5, 6Module: Week 3 LessonStudent-chosen scholarly sourceInitial Post InstructionsSocial psychologist Irving Janis coined the term groupthink to describe how people often respond differently in a group context than they might if they were alone. Another interesting topic of sociological study is the area of deviance and social control. The textbook provides multiple examples from history where groupthink may have influenced people to participate in socially deviant behavior that they might have otherwise avoided.For the initial post, respond to one of the following options, and label the beginning of your post indicating either Option 1 or Option 2:Option 1: Share an example from your personal experience (of your own or of someone you know), or an example from history, where groupthink may have influenced people to behave or arrive at a decision in a way that many individual members privately might have avoided or thought unwise.Option 2: Complete an observation: In a safe environment, perhaps around family or friends, select one of the social norm violations below to conduct in a social experiment:Take food off of someone else's plateConstantly interrupt when someone else is talkingStand really close to someone when talking with themWhen you are done, be sure to tell them what you were doing!Describe the person's interaction as you were acting against traditional social norms. After you explain what you were doing, ask them how they felt when you were acting in a way contrary to traditional forms of accepted behavior. Examine how this social experiment helps us explore why society views certain behaviors as deviant and whether perceptions of that behavior have changed over time. Determine and explain which theory of deviance you think works best for understanding the deviant behavior you have chosen to discuss. Remember to be respectful in light of potentially sensitive topics, and consider what you might be disclosing, as there is no guarantee of privacy.Your initial post must contain scholarly support by citing an assigned reading (the textbook/lesson) and an outside scholarly source that you identify on your own.Follow-Up Post InstructionsRespond to at least one peer. If possible, respond to one peer who chose an option different than the one you chose. Further the dialogue by providing more information and clarification. Make sure that you add additional information and do not repeat the same information already posted on the discussion board as you further the dialogue.Writing RequirementsMinimum of 2 posts (1 initial & 1 follow-up)APA format for in-text citations and list of references1 student chosen scholarly source cited1 assigned reading (the textbook/lesson) citedGradingThis activity will be graded using the Discussion Grading Rubric. Please review the rubric by clicking on the ellipsis (three dots) in the upper right-hand of this page and selecting "Show Rubric."Course OutcomesCO 3: Analyze the concepts of culture and society.CO 5: Examine the impact of cultural differences related to the changing demographics of the United States and the globalization of markets.Due DatesDue date for the initial post: By 11:59 p.m. recommended by March 19, 2025 WednesdayDue date for follow-up posts: By 11:59 p.m. MT on SundayPosts must be on two separate days.
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