Posted: June 8th, 2015

breeching experiment

breeching experiment

In this paper you will be asked to conduct a breeching experiment and write about it. A breeching experiment entails going into a particular environment and engaging in a behavior that defies the normative expectations of behavior in that environment. We as human beings are trained to behave in particular manners in various public settings. However, when we deviate from such behaviors and patterns, we make others uncomfortable and react to us in a particular way. I want you to choose a setting, act in an inappropriate way, and observe how other people react or even sanction you.
. A few examples of what I am looking for include sitting next to a group of people on a bus when there are plenty of open seats elsewhere, talking in an elevator, talking too closely with other people, committing a random act of kindness, or shopping out of another person’s cart at the grocery store. You are by no means restricted to these options, but these are the simple types of behaviors I am looking for in your experiment.
Writing Assignment Requirements:
Write a four page paper detailing out your experiences. This should include:
o A detailed description of the norm defying behavior you engaged in.
o A detailed description of the setting in which you conducted your breeching experiment.
o In-depth discussion of the outcomes of your norm defying behavior (how others reacted verbally, physically, facially, socially).
o An analysis of the results of your experiment, and why you believe you received the outcomes you did.
o A brief reflection on how you felt engaging in the norm defying behavior, and why you felt that way.
sources should be one book ,one article or journal ,and one website.