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Unit 9 – Social Psychology
Topic 9.4
What shift occurred in the perspective on conformity during the mid-20th century?
Interest in studying conformity declined significantly.
Conformity was seen as necessary for societal harmony.
There was an increased focus on its negative effects due to events like WWII.
Nonconformity became increasingly popular among psychologists.
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