These findings helps us understand how we are easily influenced by others in a group. It helps us understand that the general majority opts for the popular opinion for the simple feeling of acceptance. There’s a fierce need for belonging that makes us feel the desire not to be excluded. That is why we undoubtedly conform to what the vast majority thinks, but there are a few exceptions to this ‘rule’ because as stated before, the general majority agrees; but not everyone is the general majority. The exceptions to this rule are the mature and intelligent thinkers that can decide from themselves and don’t need anyone’s approval.
