Conformity: in the real-life lab
When people decide whether or not to follow the crowd, what happens inside their brains? This ABC News program explores that question, highlighting neurological research that helps explain conformity and sheds light on the complex relationship betwe...
Zimbardo Speaks: The Lucifer Effect and the Psychology of Evil
Philip Zimbardo has spent decades researching the transformation of character that occurs when generally good people are led to engage in evil actions. In this lecture, Zimbardo discourses on theories of conformity, prejudice, aggression, social inf...
Conformity
This program examines the psychological concept of conformity and explores related research and theory. It outlines factors influencing obedience and conformity; shows how such individual differences as age, self-esteem, and culture determine probab...
Fitting In or Standing Out? Conformity in Childhood
As children begin school and other new experiences, what happens to the values, behavior, and expectations they have learned at home? Why do so many young people follow the crowd? And when does conformity become a bad thing? This program explores th...