PSYC.SS.13.C
Describe circumstances in which conformity and obedience are likely to occur.
Psychology · Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) · TEKS 2010
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circumstancesconformityobedienceindividual behavior
Skills
- describe (circumstances in which conformity occurs) #dok2
- describe (circumstances in which obedience occurs) #dok2
- identify (differences between conformity and obedience) #dok2
- analyze (factors that increase likelihood of conformity and obedience) #dok3
- evaluate (implications of conformity and obedience for individual behavior) #dok3
Learning Targets
- I can define conformity and obedience and describe how they differ. #dok1
- I can identify situations where conformity and obedience are likely to occur. #dok1
- I can describe the circumstances that encourage individuals to conform. #dok2
- I can describe the circumstances that encourage individuals to obey authority. #dok2
- I can compare and contrast examples of conformity and obedience in real-life contexts. #dok2
- I can analyze how situational factors influence conformity and obedience. #dok3
- I can evaluate the effects of conformity and obedience on individual and group behavior. #dok3
Big Ideas
- People's behavior can be influenced by pressures to conform and obey, which are shaped by specific situational and social factors.
- Understanding the circumstances under which conformity and obedience occur can help individuals recognize and critically examine their own behavior and decisions.
Essential Questions
- What is the difference between conformity and obedience?
- In what situations are people most likely to conform or obey?
- How do social and situational factors affect conformity and obedience?
- What are the potential consequences of conformity and obedience for individuals and groups?
- How can understanding conformity and obedience help us make independent and ethical decisions?