Peer Pressure and Social Influences

The influence exerted by a peer group encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to group norms.

The influence exerted by a parent or guardian encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to family norms.

The influence exerted by a teacher or professor encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to school norms.

The influence exerted by a friend or acquaintance encouraging individuals to change their attitudes, values, or behaviors in order to conform to personal norms.