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Relationship between conformity and obedience

What is the relationship between conformity and obedience? Also, provide examples from a current event to illustrate your points.

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Conformity and Obedience

Social influence is a result of our society being social in nature. When we are born we are placed in a social setting which impacts our actions, personality and growth. Social influence can be displayed through means of actions or thoughts even when the person may not prefer to do so which is an example of being obedient to authorities. Just the presence of individuals can affect how a person performs a task successfully or ...

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Relationships between conformity and obedience are clearly explained.