Q Analysis activities are designed to provide an opportunity to apply your understanding of social influence and persuasion. The goal of analysis activities is closely examine select social influence topics and critique their relevance in our modern world. This week, you will be examining the seminal research study on conformity. Read: • Asch, S.E. (1955). Opinions and social pressure . Scientific American, 193, 31-35. After reading this article, review the following sites examining conformity: • Social Influence: Conformity • Age of the Sage (Links to an external site.) Provide an integrated summary of the information obtained from the article and the websites. In addition, analyze the role of conformity in real life. To what extent does conformity dictate our choices, beliefs and behaviors? How pervasive is conformity? Is conformity anything more than hidden peer pressure? Is conformity a good thing or a bad thing? To spur your thoughts on this topic, visit a controversial website that promotes resistance to conformity: The Center for Unhindered Living. Discuss the practical relevance of conformity in our society. Critique and discuss the value/relevance of conformity in our society. Your analysis activity should be written as an essay (approximately 700 words) that includes an integrated summary, discuss of conformity in our society, and a critique of the value/relevance of this topic. You should provide an APA style cover sheet and reference list (you do not need to include an abstract); use APA style for in-text citations of your sources. You do not need to incorporate outside research, but you do need to correctly cite and reference the articles and websites. See Assignments and Grading for assignment details and rubric.