YANSS 279 - Pluralistic Ignorance (rebroadcast)
You Are Not So Smart
Conformity and Social Pressure in Student Protests
Men were more likely to conform in a specific study, while the ban on beer kegs at a school led to public division and protests. Despite privately supporting the ban, students felt pressured to join the protests due to social costs, resulting in increased alienation and feelings of deviance. Consequently, students in different stages of their school trajectory experienced varying levels of alienation. The protests led students to believe they would never attend such reunions, showcasing a psychological irony.
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