“Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what individuals perceive as normal in their society or social group. This influence occurs in small groups and in society as a whole, and can result from subtle unconscious influences or direct, overt social pressures. Conformity can occur in the presence of other people or when an individual is alone” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conformity) Was there a time when you suddenly found yourself at watching a group of teenagers communicate and they all seemed to be doing something different from what you can see? How did that make you feel? Did you feel like you had to conform to how they communicated with each other? If so, you have just failed, a victim of your desire to conform. Adolescence goes through different stages of development, these stages aim to move adolescence between childhood and adulthood. These stages are the experiences a teenager goes through that result in a variety of emotional changes and problems. Various cultures play a role in adolescent development, from preadolescence to age 19. “According to the World Health Organization (WHO), adolescence covers the period of life between 10 and 20 years of age. Adolescence is often divided by psychologists into three distinct phases: early, middle, and late adolescence” (World Health Organization). When an individual adopts the behaviors, attitudes, and styles of their peers due to pressure to fit in, it is peer conformity, also known as peer pressure. In most cultures, the amount of time we spend with our peers tends to increase, as does the supportive effect they provide. Peer influence can begin as early as third year for some......mid-way through the exam......Finally, there is internalization, changing one's behavior publicly to fit in with the group and also agreement in private” (http://www.simplypsychology.org/conformity.html).By studying conformity, I hope to help others maintain their identity and follow their own values ​​and beliefs and not to give in to peer pressure and conformity. I hope I can educate teenagers about the many influences that peer pressure can have on them and the many choices that make them who they are. Reference Harris, JR (1995). Where is the child's environment? A developmental theory of group socialization. Psychological Review.Conformity, retrieved from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ConformityWorld Health Organization, (2013). Adolescent Health and DevelopmentConformity in Psychology, retrieved from http://www.simplypsychology.org/conformity.html