Social Conformity and Nonconformity
SAC-SCN is worth about 20 marks out of 100 in recent HSC Society and Culture papers. Practise 13 exam-style questions (short answer) with instant marking and a worked solution for every question.
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The Social Conformity and Nonconformity depth study — why people conform and obey, responses to social influence, deindividuation, the focus study of one group, observation, and how to write the Section II responses.
- 1What you need to know
- 2Key concepts explained
- 3Why people conform and obey
- 4Nonconformity, the media and social change
- 5Building your focus study
- 6Observation
- 7Writing the responses
- 8Common mistakes
- 9Exam tips
- 10Links to other topics
Example questions
Example 1 · 5 marks · short answer
Justify the use of observation as a method for researching an issue of conformity or nonconformity. Use an example in your answer. (5 marks)
Example 2 · 15 marks · short answer
Assess the significance of worldview and values in maintaining the cohesion and identity of ONE group you have studied. (15 marks)
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