Assignemnt: Is Conformity Good Or Bad?
Read Chapter 6 in your textbook. ( Myers, D.G., & Twenge, J.M. (2012). Social Psychology (11th ed.). New York, NY: McGraw-Hill Education
Article: Lessons from Jonestown- The mass suicide of People's Temple followers 25 years ago teaches psychologists what happens when social psychology is placed in the wrong hands By MELISSA DITTMANN.
In the APA article, Zimbardo is quoted as stating, "When you believe 'It can't happen to me,' that's when con artists or cult agents have you at their mercy because then you're not as vigilant to the little situational ploys that can get you to step across the line" (Dittmann, 2003).
Answer the following questions:
1. How can you guard against this strategy?
2. What are practical ways to be more aware of the possibility of being a victim - even if it is on a much smaller scale?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.