Question 1: Define the term 'conformity' in your own words.

Answer: Conformity is when a person changes their beliefs or behaviors to match those of a group or due to social pressure.

Question 2: Describe a scenario where someone might conform to their friends' opinions even if they disagree internally.

Answer: A person might agree with their friends that a new game is fun, even if they actually dislike it, to avoid standing out or feeling excluded.

Question 3: Explain one reason why people might conform in a group setting.

Answer: People may conform to fit in with the group or to avoid feeling judged or rejected.

Question 4: Describe how peer pressure can lead to conformity.

Answer: Peer pressure involves friends or classmates encouraging someone to do something they might not want to do, leading that person to conform to avoid conflict or disapproval.

Question 5: Imagine you are in a classroom where everyone is laughing at a joke you find inappropriate. What might you do and why?

Answer: You might also laugh or pretend to find it funny to avoid standing out or being seen as different, conforming to the group behavior.

Question 6: Draw a simple diagram showing a person in a group where everyone agrees on something, but the individual internally disagrees. Label the parts of the diagram.

Answer: A stick figure with thought bubbles: one showing true opinion (disagreement) and another showing outward behavior (agreement). The diagram should illustrate the difference between internal beliefs and external actions.

Question 7: List two positive effects of conformity in society.

Answer: It can promote social harmony and help people work together effectively.

Question 8: List two negative effects of conformity.

Answer: It can lead to loss of individuality and cause people to do things they know are wrong just to fit in.

Question 9: Think of a time when you or someone you know conformed to a group. Briefly describe the situation and why they conformed.

Answer: A student might have agreed with classmates to cheat on a test because they didn’t want to be excluded or seen as different.

Question 10: Explain the difference between compliance and internal acceptance in conformity.

Answer: Compliance is when someone outwardly agrees with the group but does not change their personal beliefs. Internal acceptance is when someone genuinely agrees with the group and changes their beliefs.