I heard in my SPED class that there is a social psychology concept known simply as the 85/10/5 ratio. In any given population, if there are rules or laws set to govern that population: 85% will be like sheep, and "obey" without question; 10% will ask "Why," and, if given a fair and reasonable answer, will obey; and 5% will be chronic rule-breakers.
Where do you fall?
never heard of this rule, and I'm a social psychology professor.
ReplyDeleteThe sentiment may have some merit though, and it touches one fundamental understanding derived from social psychology: individuals are influenced by their social environment far more than they realize. I could go on and on, and I will tomorrow during my social psychology lecture LOL.
In any case, social psychology offers a fascinating perspective on the nature of human nature and a huge range of everyday "normal" behavior as well as seemingly bizarre behavior, all grounded in empirical science, and I highly recommend everyone take a course if they ever get the chance.
Clifton