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Table of Contents (click to expand)What Is Conformity?Why Do We Follow Social Norms? We give up our personal freedoms to conform to social norms because those norms provide stability within a society. Social psychologists have looked at what following social norms offers individuals and societies. If there is a queue, you will stand at the back of the line. When you step into a restaurant, you know exactly what to expect. You will walk towards an assigned table, peruse the menu, and ord...

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Society pressure refers to the influence of social norms, values, and expectations on individuals to conform to certain behaviors, beliefs, or lifestyles. It can have both positive and negative effects on individuals' mental health and well-being.To manage society pressure, individuals can seek social support, set boundaries and priorities, and maintain a healthy balance between social expectations and personal needs.

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It's important to remember that ultimately, it's our own happiness and fulfillment that matters most. Society's expectations and pressures can be overwhelming and can lead us to make choices that don't align with our true selves. Don’t let social norms dictate your life choice. Follow your heart. ➡️♥️

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Several years ago Clifford Nass, a late professor of Human-Computer Interaction at Stanford University, did a study where participants were taught a subject by a male or female voice on a computer. The two subjects taught were “love and relationships” and “physics.” Participants were randomly assigned to one of the four combinations of voice+topic to learn the material. At the end of the session, they completed a computer-based questionnaire where they were asked how effective each voice was…

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