Describe at least two examples of how human behavior changes based on social situations?

Answer 1

Many of us learn how behavior changes based on social situations as early as elementary school and for those late to learn surely by high school we all learn this strange and mysterious adaptation known as the changing of social behavior while in certain social situations. A high school prom is one good example of how all the diversified teens that attend a high school will for a large part conform to the standards set by high school proms. There may be slight variations on the traditional prom gown and tuxedo and in ones own school one may witness or remember those girls who showed up in a tux and even some boys who showed up in a gown and others who tweaked the gown and tux scenario to come closer to their own sensibilities but as a whole all this behavior is based on the traditional tux and gown standard set by most American and even other countries high schools.

Another example is graduation where any tweaking is even more limited while practically all who attend their own graduation wear caps and gowns reflective of a society long since forgotten. The entire atmosphere of both social settings shows how a group of seemingly diverse and conflicting behaviors can transform themselves into a unified group of friends and allies who revel in their similarities rather than reflect upon their differences.

Answer 2

1. In a crowded and noisy environment, individuals may raise their voices and speak more quickly in order to be heard. This change in behavior is a response to the social situation of needing to communicate effectively in a loud setting.

2. When interacting with a group of close friends, individuals may feel more comfortable expressing their true opinions and emotions compared to when they are in a formal social setting with acquaintances or strangers. This change in behavior is influenced by the social situation of feeling accepted and supported by familiar peers.