Hi This point I think (sometimes hard to discriminate between modeling and conformity, assuming such a distinction is valid) is nicely made in one of Milgram's variants of the obedience studies. If one person (a confederate of experimenter) resists the pressure to continue, then the real participant is MUCH less likely to continue. I forget whether Milgram did a version where a confederate modeled obedience, but presumably one would expect even higher compliance with authority.
So whether conformity (modeling?) is good or bad depends critically on what is being modeled. Theoretically, is there any difference between conformity and modeling?? Take care Jim James M. Clark Professor of Psychology 204-786-9757 204-774-4134 Fax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Department of Psychology University of Winnipeg Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2E9 CANADA >>> "Bourgeois, Dr. Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 14-Oct-08 7:53 AM >>> Chris: While Asch was distressed at the levels of conformity he found in his research, I've come to realize that the capacity and tendency to adopt the thoughts, feelings, and behaviors of others is remarkably adaptive, and does much more good than harm. I use such demonstrations of the down side of conformity to get students to think about all the good aspects of conformity. ________________________________________ From: Christopher D. Green [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2008 8:24 AM To: Teaching in the Psychological Sciences (TIPS) Subject: Re: [tips] "elevator psychology" Conformity research rerun as entertainment. I am reminded of Karl Marx: "History repeats itself, first as tragedy, second as farce." Chris Green York U. Toronto =============== FRANTZ, SUE wrote: > This Candid Camera video just surfaced on Digg. > > http://www.spikedhumor.com/articles/165244/Elevator-Psychology.html?rh=173711 > > In this segment, the subject steps into an elevator, and 3 people step in > behind him, all facing the back wall. Stick around to the end of the clip for > the variation. > > > -- > Sue Frantz Highline Community College > Psychology Des Moines, WA > 206.878.3710 x3404 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://flightline.highline.edu/sfrantz/ > -- > APA Division 2: Society for the Teaching of Psychology > http://teachpsych.org/ > Office of Teaching Resources in Psychology, Associate Director > Project Syllabus > http://teachpsych.org/otrp/syllabi/syllabi.php > > > --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) --- To make changes to your subscription contact: Bill Southerly ([EMAIL PROTECTED])
