An overload of 'new' can impact a student when they're first adjusting to college life. A new school, new bedroom and new people at every corner can be overwhelming for students since everything they ...

Harvard Law School professor Cass Sunstein's new book “Conformity: The Power of Social Influence” clearly and thoughtfully lays out the familiar case for dissent. Conformity is dangerous, Sunstein ...

What causes individuals to conform to the opinions and judgments of others? Why do they need to? When is it an advantage to merge with the group and when is it not? Investigating the social, ...

Higher morale and greater happiness contribute to the success of clans, religions, sports teams, companies, nations, and any group to which a person belongs. However, groups encourage and sometimes ...