Something You Should Know

The Startling Impact of Peer Pressure & Why Shyness Can Be a Plus

Mar 10, 2025
Robert Frank, a Cornell University professor and author, explores the surprising power of peer pressure, revealing how it influences behaviors from health choices to academic success. He shares insights on transforming peer dynamics into positive influences. Joining him, Lynne Henderson, founder of the Shyness Institute, discusses the nuances of shyness, differentiating it from introversion, and offers strategies for overcoming situational shyness, emphasizing its potential benefits. Together, they highlight how understanding these social forces can lead to personal growth and deeper connections.
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ADVICE

Addressing Long Wait Times

  • Tell your doctor that long wait times bother you, as they set the appointment policy.
  • If the wait is over 20 minutes, ask the staff for an explanation and inform your doctor.
INSIGHT

Peer Pressure as Modeling

  • Peer pressure isn't about coercion; it's modeling behavior.
  • Your behavior influences others, and theirs influences you, often subconsciously.
ANECDOTE

The Candid Camera Experiment

  • Robert Frank recounts an Alan Funt film where a job applicant removes his clothes after observing others do so.
  • This illustrates how powerfully we mimic peer behavior, even in absurd situations.
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