Abstract
In a flash mob, strangers come together in a public place, perform an unusual behavior, and randomly disperse. This article describes how the flash mob and a follow‐up discussion can be used as a class activity to learn about many social influence principles, including conformity, ostracism, and deindividuation. Data collected from two class sessions indicate that students felt the activity was useful, worthwhile, and should be repeated in future courses. This activity would be appropriate in a variety of courses, including introductory psychology, social psychology, organizational behavior, social influence and persuasion, and group dynamics. The author would like to thank Dr. Anthony Pratkanis for significant and helpful contributions to this article.
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