The sociality of people
In this video we discuss the sociality of people. We will discuss the principles of social learning, imitation, norms and conformity.In the following exercise, we want you to consider how to model norms.
The videos mentioned in the video are the following:
Frank Zappa by Discreet Records via Wikimedia
Have you ever encountered a situation where you followed the group, despite your personal opinion or preference being different? How did that feel? Do you have (historical) examples of how conformity to the group may cause problems? And can you come up with an example of how following the norm can be beneficial? Please share with other learners in the discussion section.
Decision Making in a Complex World: Using Computer Simulations to Understand Human Behaviour
Decision Making in a Complex World: Using Computer Simulations to Understand Human Behaviour
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