The study of the role that social or external influences and social norms have on human behavior is well-established in sociology and psychology, as evidenced in the assigned readings. ... Although most people think of themselves as individuals able to make their own choices in respect to behavior, there is often a strong tendency to conform to group patterns and expectations. ... Milgram's classic experiment studies how obedience to an authority figure influences behavior, even if the requested order will cause harm to another person. ... Even though they've been taught that drinkin...

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• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Given that an established culture exists before those born into it and that the parents of the child being brought into the society have been enculturalised into it already, there are certain expectations of the newborn. ... The culture of the caste system protects the day to day existence of millions, the safety of society is provided by the guiding hand of a culture extending back thousands of years. ... Our actions are guided by the actions of our elders and significant others, who have in turn been influenced themselves. ...

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Surrounded by the colorful happenings in town, the school has a location that offers much to do, from shopping, to great food. ... Upon entering the house, I was greeted by two girls who ended up being my tour guides around campus. ... While reading through the website, www.smith.edu, I learned more about the underlining goals of the school, all of which conformed to my earlier expectations of class values. ...

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• Grade Level: High School