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[Audio] Managing Pressure. Managing Pressure.

[Audio] Introduction Hi, my name is Kerry and I chose to explore social pressure because I watch videos about personal wellbeing..

[Audio] Topic Social Pressure: Social pressure is the influence to conform to societal norms, which can foster cooperation and goalsetting but can also cause stress, low-self esteem, and risky behavior..

[Audio] Summary This piece discusses how social pressure influences people's actions, decisions, and beliefs. It list both the positive impacts, like goalsetting, and the negative impacts such as promoting risky behaviors, stress, and loss of self..

[Audio] Quote "Social pressure is one of the most powerful forces shaping human behavior. It can unite communities for a cause or push individuals into actions they might not choose on their own.".

[Audio] Vocabulary Conformity- Changing your behavior or beliefs to match those of a group or society. Influence- The power to affect someone's decisions, actions, or thinking, either directly or indirectly. Social Pressure- The influence on people feel from others to act, think, or behave a certain way to fit in or be accepted..

[Audio] Purpose and Audience. Purpose and Audience.

[Audio] Evidence 1. Studies like the Asch conformity experiments, where people changed their answer to match a group even when the group is wrong. 2. The author mentions people participating in viral challenges to fit in, even if the challenges are dangerous. 3. The author explains how societal expectations like dressing or acting a certain way, pressure people to join in to avoid criticism..

[Audio] Summary 2 This article explains how people are influenced to conform through things like authority, trust, and social proof. It highlights techniques like asking for a small favor first or a big one that gets rejected. The article also looks at how culture affects whether people are more likely to conform..

[Audio] Quote 2 "In general, when we are unsure of ourselves, when the situation is unclear or ambiguous, when uncertainty reigns, we are most likely to look to and accept the actions of others as correct.".

[Audio] Vocabulary 2 Compliance – Agreeing to a request or demand, even if you don't fully agree with it. Persuasion – Convincing someone to change their beliefs, decisions, or actions through reasoning or argument. Obedience – Following orders or instructions from someone in a position of authority.

[Audio] Purpose and Audience 2 The purpose of this article is to show how people are influenced to comply with requests or follow group behavior. the author includes the techniques and factors that make people agree, even when they don't want to. The audience consist of students, teachers, and anyone interested in psychology, sociology, or how social influence works in real life..

[Audio] Evidence 1. The Foot-in-the-Door Technique involves making a small request that a person is likely to agree to, which increases the likelihood they will comply with a larger request later. 2.People tend to comply with requests from individuals perceived as authority figures. 3.Cultural backgrounds influence how individuals respond to social influence, with some cultures placing a higher value on group harmony, leading to increased compliance..

[Audio] Why is social pressure important to learn about? Learning about social influence is important because it affects how we make decisions and behave. It helps us understand why we listen to authority, or feel pressure to fit in. This info can help us make better choices and be more aware of how others influence us. Social influence impacts many areas, like market behavior, political views, and even public health behaviors like wearing masks. Understanding it can help us perform better in social situations..