Social Psychology in Action Video 8: Group InitiationsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 236 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following question:In the video, it was argued that we participate in initiations, even if unpleasant, because we have convinced ourselves that the group membership, or the rite of passage, is much more important than it might actually be. Reflect on your own life experience, and describe an episode that happened either to you, or to someone you know, that illustrates this.
What will be an ideal response?
Varies.
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