Assignment: Conformity and Social Influence
Analysis on Jim Jones cult.
Submit a 2 to 3 pages research paper in which you do the following:
1) Describe the leader Jim Jones and followers who are the subject of your analysis.
2) Analyze how the leader (Jim Jones) created a distinct "culture" for followers and what elements of culture were present in the setting.
3) Analyze how the leader (Jim Jones) used social power to influence followers.
4) Analyze elements that created conformity and obedience among the followers.
5) Explain how your chosen leader's use of social influence applies to the leaders in your culture (e.g., local, academic, political, or other types of leaders you identify).
Format your assignment according to the following formatting requirements:
(1) The answer should be typed, double spaced, using Times New Roman font (size 12), with one-inch margins on all sides.
(2) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the assignment, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
(3) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references should follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.