tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646452764814900070.post4829229723333833050..comments2023-10-28T20:06:07.916+10:00Comments on Bec's Social Psychology Page: Psych experiments and their link to Nazi GermanyBechttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04606250162585330166noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646452764814900070.post-17695566314843225262007-08-28T23:08:00.000+10:002007-08-28T23:08:00.000+10:00Hey Bec, after doing reading into genocide and gro...Hey Bec, after doing reading into genocide and group behaviour, I've also found that it is very easy for an individual to abandon their morals and values and partake in even the most horrific of activities. I think the basis of it all surrounds your loss of identity and individuality (also called deindividuation) within a group. Once you are seemingly 'invisible' to outside entities, you lose all forms of responsibility and accountibility for your actions, leaving the door wide open to partake in any kind of activity! Scary stuff, but very true!Fi Braybrookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08526175373103653435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2646452764814900070.post-24478486251389186262007-08-21T19:38:00.000+10:002007-08-21T19:38:00.000+10:00Hi Bec,I know it's scary, but under certain situat...Hi Bec,<BR/>I know it's scary, but under certain situations i think it is possible for a person to abandon their conscience and values to follow a percieved greater presence, such as a mob or authority figure. Unfortunately it may even lead people to abandon their friends. I think there are a number of differing factors which contribute though, for example age. Children and young adolescents are usually highly impressionable, and unsure of themselves and their own opinions. From a cognitive development perspective children may not have the capacity to critically think for themselves, leaving them more susceptable to brainwashing type behaviour.<BR/><BR/>In regards to adults abandoning their friends and engaging in prejudice and aggressive behaviour, i am not quite sure. I couldn't image ever acting in that way, but there are many examples out there.....Nazi Germany etc..<BR/>I'm not sure what else i have to contribute right now, but i like the topic! <BR/><BR/>I also found a link for the Solomon Asch study so i thought i might leave it below if you want to check it out, or add it to your page! There are a few other studies there as well<BR/><BR/>Amanda :)<BR/><BR/>http://www.age-of-the-sage.org/psychology/social/asch_conformity.htmlAmandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17045972272708218755noreply@blogger.com