Question

Milhouse, a classically trained violinist, recently joined a country band. The members of the band, though they like Milhouse, do not appreciate his attention to details and the preppy way he dresses. The band is pressuring Milhouse to change in order to fit into the group. Which of the following represents the most likely conformity expected of Milhouse?
a) for Milhouse to bathe less
b) for Milhouse to play the fiddle
c) for Milhouse to wear jeans and boots
d) both A and B
e) both A and C

Answer 1

Answer:

c) for Milhouse to wear jeans and boots

Explanation:

The band is pressuring Milhouse to change his physical appearance and Milhouse is expected to change his dress to fit in the band. It is a classic example of conformity. Conformity in psychology refers to the social influence experienced under the pressure of a group. It is a change in the belief in accordance to fit in a social role.