Social Psychology

Why People Obey

Due to perceived Expertise?
If there is gradual increase in demand, people are more likely to obey to
larger demands (Foot in the door technique)
Limited source of information in a novel situation: Defer to expertise of
primary source
Perceived norms
Diffused responsibility /Lack of accountability

Discussion points

People Judge book by their covers, Why?

Can Assumptions become reality?

Conformity
Aschs Conformity Experiment
Video-link

Challenger Space Shuttle Disaster

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xV25ol-NedQ

Impact of gender roles

on occupational preferences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-VqsbvG40Ww
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGDTKBt9uOs
. Gender role strain paradigm

Discussion Points:
1.Effect of Impression Management Tactics
Silly Job Interview:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dWMIuipn_c
Discussion Points:
2.Tragedy of Commons
3. Accountability and Group Assignment