...factors that cause international migration flows: economic pressures; social networks and connections between migrant sending and receiving countries; immigration policies; and cultural perceptions people in developing countries have about immigration and immigrant receiving countries. Indicate which of these you believe is the most important and second most important factors and explain why. There are four important factors that cause international migration flow. The most important factor is the economic pressures and second most important is the cultural perceptions people in developing countries have about immigration and immigrant receiving countries. Both these factors are relatively related and linked together. The most important factor that influences migration flows is the economic pressures. People who pursue better wages and a higher standard of living economically motivate most labor migrations. This is generated by the push- pull theory that explains how migrants are pushed to leave the areas of origin because of demographic growth, low standards of living, and lack of economic opportunities (Castles and Miller 22). Migrants are then pulled to move to receiving countries because they are attracted to the demand they have for labor, availability of land, economic opportunities, and political freedoms (Castles and Miller 22). The push-pull factor is one of the main explanations as to why the economic pressures are the biggest factors that influences international migration...
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...Psychology in Action Part V Instructor Dr….. Abstract The following research personal derives from Solomon Asch's conformity study. The study reflects how human subjects conform to the majority social influence of their peers. The study design was in a controlled laboratory experiment. The following proposal is to determine if subjects will decrease or increase the level of conformity outside a controlled environment. Psychology in Action Part V There are benefits of a controlled laboratory experiment which researches control the variables such as Asch's Opinions and Social Pressures study. The study does have further questions and follow-up studies to determine the magnitude of conformity as a social phenomenon. The social phenomenon of group conformity in a controlled environment has provided further issues to examine. Even though conformity may not increase outside a controlled environment, subjects may conform more outside a controlled environment because subjects conform easily inside a controlled environment. Research Proposal To: From: Date: Subject: Research proposal Research Question: Will subjects be more willing to conformity outside a controlled environment? Thesis: Even though conformity may not increase outside of a controlled environment, subjects may conform more outside a controlled environment because subjects conform easily inside a controlled environment. Proposed Research...
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...The purpose of this study was to look at whether or not participants would conform when they were in the presence of confederates who had answers different from them, and to examine whether men or women are more likely to conform. This study was inspired by the classic conformity study that has been done by Asch (1951,1956) and studies that have looked at gender differences in conformity and social pressures. There has been conflicting evidence in literature about whether there are gender differences in conformity, with some studies concluding that there is and that women in particular more likely to conform whereas other studies have concluded that there are not any gender differences in conformity. Other past studies concluded that age is...
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...Social Influences on Behavior Donnie Toms PSY 200 Feb 24 2013 Dr. Hawkins Social Influences on Behavior Introduction Everybody has their normal day to day life, whether that is going to work, going to school, staying at home, or doing whatever that day. Most of us have some type of social interaction on a daily basis and depending on what your day consist of dictates the type of social influences around us. We all have our own thoughts, feelings and actions, but when we are around other people those same thoughts, feelings and actions could be different. When you are at work the atmosphere is professional and work related, but if you are out with friends having some fun the atmosphere is more party like. The change in social influences dictates our behavior and what we deem to be appropriate. Social influence is defined as “the process wherein one person's attitudes, beliefs, or behaviors are changed as a result of interaction with another individual or with a group” (Stavrositu 2011). Social Behaviors There are various types of social behaviors that people exhibit depending on the influences around us. These influences can be conformity, the act of matching our attitude, beliefs and behaviors with a group of people. Conformity is when we would adapt what the culture deems normal and include that into our daily lives even when alone. Peer pressure is the influence put on us by a peer group or any individual to change our attitude, beliefs, or behaviors. Peer...
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...the cause of social tensions in Wilhelmine Germany?” In Wilhelmine Germany, an industrial revolution was taking place. By 1910, Germany had almost caught up with Britain on the production of industries such as coal and steel, with the rate of growth overwhelmingly surpassing that of the Britons. Germany was also home to new industries, like that of chemicals, which quickly saw 90% of the world’s hair dye exported from Germany alone. However, the impact of a healthy economy was not entirely positive. Rapid economic growth brought an increase in class divisions, as the traditional system came under threat as a result of changing methods. Further, the industrial revolution saw urbanisation become a growing trend as people relocated to the job-filled cities; nonetheless, overcrowding saw a fall in living conditions and a rise in discontent with the working environment, leading to increased membership in trade unions. Moreover, pressure groups began to emerge as funding became readily available and confidence grew among the prosperous public. Although rapid economic growth was the main cause of social tensions in Wilhelmine Germany, the Constitution’s failure to establish the role of the Army led to anger among the public who felt as if they were being ignored by the Kaiser and the Chancellor. In addition, the increased following of socialism caused tensions between the traditional, conservative side of Germany, and those who felt change was needed. Overall, social tensions in Wilhelmine...
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...I had the opportunity to be involved in a work meeting recently. Our meeting consisted of five woman and three men. We were seated in a circle within a small break room with the manager standing in the middle of the group. The purpose of this meeting was to remind workers to do the task assigned to them each day and went over the proper way of doing it. This is a task that is ongoing. The meetings themselves will be ongoing due to new information coming in from corporate office. Also new staff starting to work needs informed of the operations. This group consisted of people ranged from 18 to 60 years of age. All members are of a white ethnicity. The manager began the meeting following notes from a tablet she had written in. Some of the notes were from the corporate office meeting that needed to be heard by all employees. Other notes were from her inspection of the store and things that needed attention. The group listened to each comment made by the manager, spoke up with his or her own ideas, and needs to make the store run more effectively. The manager was the main facilitator of the group. The main topic of the group was to put merchandise away correctly and to rotate stock as to closest outage dates being closest to the front. Also pulling any out of date or damaged merchandise and where to put it when it was pulled. It was also discussed about doing proper paperwork for the job. Each member of the group had a chance to speak out on the discussion and some changes were made...
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...Outline and evaluate two explanations of conformity. Normative social influence is a type of conformity compliance, where people behave in a way in which the majority are. This is where a large majority of people are able to indirectly control other people by making it difficult to oppose their views or opinions, thus making the minority feel pressured into complying. Although it may not change the minority’s opinions, some still conform to avoid social judgement and rejection of a large group. Asch’s study “Research into Majority Influence” (1996) clearly showed that 36.8% of the responses in 12 critical trials were incorrect due to the participants conforming under the pressure of 5 other confederates. This showed that humans have a tendency to fall under social pressure and conform to beliefs (their public beliefs, not their private) that they themselves do not believe. Informational social influence is similar to normative although the participants in Asch’s study were found to change their public and private beliefs, an example of internalisation. Informational social influence is most likely seen when the situation is unclear to the participant, where the situation is of great importance that occurs quickly so rapid decision making is needed and where the participant is to believe an expert’s opinion – where humans are more likely to believe someone that knows what to do or say. Wittenbrink and Henly’s (1996) found that when participants were exposed to negativity toward...
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...through sharing unique experiences with one another, so that a forum of diverse opinions may be established. Yet this pool of thought...
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..."DO SOCIAL PRESSURES INFLUENCE STUDENTS DRINKING HABITS AND THEIR PROPENSITY TO OBEY?" BY KHANDAKAR ROMENA HAQUE Abstract This reports focus is to find out if students in Waltham Forest College conform to peer or social pressure with relation to drinking alcohol. The results of this study have shown that whilst participants may not like to admit it, with the right line of questioning it can be shown that they conform to society norms or peer influences and disobey religious rules and laws when it comes to drinking alcohol. 60% of students drinking alcohol do so, as a result of socialising with friends with a high number stating it is to 'fit in' to their peer group. Contents Introduction Page 4 Methods Page 5 Results Page 6 Discussion Page 9 Conclusion Page 11 References/Bibliography Page 12 Introduction Are our behaviours and actions individual decisions based on our own thoughts and opinions? Or are they influenced some way, and if so by who or what? There have been many studies by psychologists such as Jennes (1932), Asch (1951) and Kelman (1958) on conformity and have largely resulted in the same argument. People conform to a majority influence. Deutch and Gerrard (1955) suggest that there are two reasons that we as individuals conform. Normative Social Influence (NSI) argues that the desire to 'fit in' and 'be liked' and not to be rejected influences us to conform to the majority, Informational Social...
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...The Polish gestalt psychologist, Solomon Asch was born in the city of Warsaw on September 14th, 1907. At the age of thirteen, his family immigrated to the United States, in which he resides for the rest of his life. Being mostly known for his contributions in social psychology and his experiments on conformity through the Asch Conformity Experiments, he set the foundation for the elaboration of social psychology today. Before the numerous contributions to the field of psychology, Asch went through quite a long journey of education. Asch graduated from the City College of New York in 1928, where he earned his Bachelor of Science. Although he majored in both literature and science, his interests in psychology only became apparent towards the...
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...‘Community engagement’ shows us the ways of how ethical communication can encourage individuals and groups participate and involve in political debates (Demetrious, 2012). It gives individuals in the society has the right and freedom to speak, to challenge, to provoke awareness through participation in public debate. ‘Democracy’ is the conceptual provenance of ‘community engagement’ (Demetrious, 2012). In other words, community engagement plays an important role in our democracy system. As Birch and Glazebrook (2000, p.41) state that corporate is under a great pressure to increase its profit, to keep a good relationship with its investors. Without doubt that ‘spin’ is a strategy for corporate in common use to frame information in a way that can be easily accepted by public who are related tosw. Gare also state that ‘The business community is becoming more isolated from the community at large and looking after its own interests’ (cited in Birch and Glazebrook 2000, p.41). Using the theories of the citizenship (Hudson & Kane 2000) and the communication (Habermas 1989) this essay will discuss the role and relationship of ‘community engagement’ to society and how ‘community engagement’ can be a solution to ethical problems associated with spin. The case study “The Wrribee toxic dump” will be used to demonstrate the arguments. Community engagement is a big theory that included both citizenship theory and communication theory. Hudson and kane (cited in Demetrious 2012, p.2) define...
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...of his other responsibilities such as family time, school assignments, work or extracurricular activities. The dating experience can help teenagers shift part of their thinking away from themselves and toward the other person.” In my own opinion teens learn how to become a better and more compassionate person. Teens often learn important communication and interpersonal skills while dating. According to the Center for Young Women's Health, “the most important part of a healthy dating relationship is learning to communicate and listen. Dating encourages teenagers to step out of their comfort zone and instigate conversations about life, family, goals, dreams, hobbies and interests. Introverted teens learn to share their feelings with a dating partner, listen to their partner's opinions and expand their social skills. Dating teenagers often explore news ways to communicate, especially if they're not used to conversing with members of the opposite sex.” There are many disadvantages of teen dating but it seems that the greatest impacts on teenage daters are sexual diseases according to (http://www.girlishh.com), in my personal opinion I believe that teens should date but not undergo sexual intercourse. “Wrong decisions can cause life pressures in the lives of...
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...one of results caused by social and media pressure. That’s because everyone today wants to look like models or trying to appear more attractively. First, Anorexia is the worse way to lose weight. It’s harmful to the body and can cause psychological and gynecological problems. Anorexia affects mostly females between their teens or young adult women age period, it is harming our society greatly. For w person suffering from Anorexia , social problems form like isolation and depression, too. Also, anorexia is a socially transmitted disorder, environmental factors, such as acceptance in certain athletic and social groups, which can contribute to the effects of an eating disorder. Studies provide information about the environmental issues that influence Anorexia. Some studies say that three-thousand participants from across Europe provide evidence that peer pressure is a major source of an eating disorder. The idea that public opinion and peer pressure causes Anorexia Nervosa has been considered as a possible cause for a while. A lot of people say that low body weight is equated with beauty and success. While overweight or obese individuals, are equated with ugliness, a lack of success, and an implied lack of self control. The conflict between actual and desired body appearance is thought to trigger Anorexia in some people. Teens are vulnerable to social and peer pressure, which might explain why rates of Anorexia occur in the teen years. Social pressure and idealized body image...
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...SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY PSY/201 SCENARIO ASSIGNMENT PAPER. Social Psychology Paper ANGELA R. CARY PSY/201 October 03, 2013 Jennifer Baker Social Psychology Paper There were several factors that contributed to Sarah’s attitude in regards to her curfew. Some of these were motivation, compliance and conformity, Normative and Informational Social Influence. Other factors that affected Sarah’s behavior, action and thoughts may include persuasion and peer-pressure. Some of the ways that Sarah displayed cognitive dissonance were disobeying curfew, going to a party, and unnecessary worry. When Sarah decided to go to the party she displayed conformity in order to go along (comply) and fit in with a popular group from school. Sarah felt a need to be accepted by a new group because she was in a new social environment and wants to be accepted and popular in the group also. Sarah may have fears of meeting new people and being in a new environment therefore she conform to a large group of people which is a difficult task. Sarah is also experiencing “incongruous” emotions, actions and behaviors at this time which is not “normal” for her. Sarah begins to avoid her curfew time, and disobey the rules and guidelines her parents had set for her previously, by agreeing to go to the party and being late. She also decides that being accepted and popular by the new group has given her some self satisfaction and happy feelings as well as gained acceptance from...
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...through which the citizens can reach them. The use of websites and other social media channels such as Facebook has allowed the government and the political class to interact with citizens and voters more effectively and fast. Therefore, information technology has made democracy accessible and affordable to every citizen despite their economic status and consequently technology becomes a tool for democracy. Information technology has a legitimizing power and impacts democracy through its roles in the society. Internet has been a tool for enlightenment of the society through e-learning which are improvements to social structures. For people to live in legitimate democracy, they have to fulfill social obligations such as getting education. Education is simply provided by one click in the internet and therefore information technology is seen as a tool for democracy. Transparency is an important aspect in ensuring there...
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