1.3.2 Unanimity

• What does the term "unanimity" refer to in a group context?

  Everyone in a group agrees on something
• How might someone feel comfortable admitting their opinion in a non-unanimous group?

  They see one person dissenting
• How does a unanimous group influence individual conformity?

  It heavily pressures individuals to conform
• What is the role of dissenting opinions in a group?

  They break the force of conformity
• What information do the three lines A, B, and C represent in the image?

  The three lines A, B, and C likely represent different measurements or values that are being compared to the "Target line".
• What happens when one person disagrees in a group setting?

  It may encourage others to express opinions
• What are the effects of dissenting opinions on group discussions?

  • Reduces conformity
  • Weakens group pressure
  • Encourages diverse opinions
  • Leads to more thoughtful discussions
• What is the name of the line labeled "Target line" in the image?

  Target line
• What does it mean when a group is unanimous?

  Everyone in the group agrees
• How does dissent from one person affect group conformity?

  It significantly reduces conformity
• How do dissenting opinions influence conformity?

  They reduce conformity by weakening group pressure
• What is the relationship between group unanimity and individual agreement?

  Unanimity can lead to pressure to conform
• What might happen if someone dissents in a unanimous workplace decision?

  They may feel isolated or pressured.
• If all your friends decide to skip a party, what might you feel pressured to do?

  Skip the party to fit in
• What happens to conformity in a non-unanimous group?

  It becomes easier for others to disagree
• What are the names of the three lines labeled A, B, and C in the image?

  A, B, C
• What is the significance of a dissenting voice in Asch's experiment?

  • Reduces conformity pressure
  • Demonstrates the impact of disagreement
  • Highlights the role of individual opinions
• How could this type of graph be used in a real-world scenario?

  • Comparing actual performance/measurements to a target or goal
  • Tracking progress over time towards a target
  • Identifying areas that need improvement to meet a target
• Why might someone feel pressured to conform in a group setting?

  Fear of being the odd one out.
• What might someone feel when in a unanimous group?

  Pressure to avoid standing out
• How does unanimity affect individual behavior in a group?

  It can pressure individuals to conform
• How do the heights of the lines A, B, and C compare to the height of the "Target line"?

  Lines A and B are shorter than the Target line, while line C is taller
• In a workplace meeting, how might unanimity affect an employee's decision?

  They may conform to avoid dissent.
• What percentage of participants conformed when all confederates agreed?

  $37\%$
• If you prefer to stay home but your friends unanimously decide to party, what might you do?

  You might conform and join the party.
• What is a potential negative outcome of unanimity in decision-making?

  It can stifle critical thinking.
• What role did confederates play in Asch's experiment?

  They provided incorrect answers
• How does unanimity affect conformity in group settings?

  • Unanimity increases conformity pressure
  • When all members agree, conformity rises
  • Non-unanimous groups reduce conformity pressure
• What is the effect of unanimity on conformity?

  It can strongly increase conformity.
• What do collectivistic cultures prioritize in group settings?

  Group cohesion and harmony
• What do cultural variations in responses to group decisions indicate?

  Unanimity and conformity are influenced by societal values
• Why might people in collectivistic cultures conform to unanimous decisions?

  To maintain group cohesion and harmony
• How do individualistic cultures like the UK respond to unanimous decisions?

  They are more likely to stand against them
• In which type of culture is unanimity highly valued?

  Collectivistic cultures like Japan
• What happened to conformity when one person gave a different answer?

  Conformity dropped dramatically
• What was the main task participants had to perform in Asch's experiment?

  Match line lengths
• What is a characteristic of individualistic cultures?

  Emphasis on personal independence
• What do cultural backgrounds affect in group responses?

  Responses to unanimous vs. non-unanimous groups