Question

There have been great examples of social influence and terrible examples of social influence. For instance, what do the Heaven's Gate followers and the "Freedom Riders" in the American civil rights movement have in common?

Answer 1

Answer:

Confronted extreme and confusing situations, and looked to others to decide how to behave.

Explanation:

The original group of the Freedom Riders were 13 in number- seven African Americans and six whites.

They were led by the CORE Director, James Farmer out of Washington on Greyhound and Trailways buses. Their plan was to ride through Virginia, the Carolinas, Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. Actually, they were heading to their final destination which was New Orleans, Louisiana.

The Freedom Rides resulted to a series protests targetted against the segregation by blacks and whites. They rode buses together

through the American South in 1961.

Answer 2

Answer:

Agressiveness.

Explanation:

In the American civil rights, the freedom Riders and the Heaven's gate followers movement lacked Independence, they are control by other powerful Groups, although they have strong And charismatic Leaders, they become frustrated when they are being confronted in an extreme situation. Because of their frustration they become more AGRESSIVE.

Another similarities is that they look for up to other organizations to aid their decision- making because they find it hard or difficult to cope with confusing situations.