The Asch Experiment: Social Conformity and Groupthink

In this English lesson for upper-intermediate - advanced learners, they will:

• Learn about the Asch experiment and the concept of social conformity
• Understand and summarize the main ideas from a video about the experiment.
• Identify key vocabulary and phrases related to conformity and social influence.
• Discuss the psychological concept of conformity and it's positive and negative implications.
• Express and defend their opinions on the influence of social norms
• Identify examples of social conformity in the world around them.
• Develop an increased awareness of the ways in which social conformity dictates their own behavior