Partially yes—whether the group believes that “a change is possible”, the word “possible” often actually means “socially expected”. If it socially expected that people don’t change, then then those saying that people should change are perceived as stupid. But if it is expected that people do change, then those who don’t change when told to are perceived as breaking some rules and deserving punishment.
Partially no—some changes are actually impossible. No matter what the group believes, you can’t change a mentally retarded person into a smart one, or a psychopath into a nice person.
Your group’s collective belief or disbelief in correction is self-fulfilling prophecy.
Partially yes—whether the group believes that “a change is possible”, the word “possible” often actually means “socially expected”. If it socially expected that people don’t change, then then those saying that people should change are perceived as stupid. But if it is expected that people do change, then those who don’t change when told to are perceived as breaking some rules and deserving punishment.
Partially no—some changes are actually impossible. No matter what the group believes, you can’t change a mentally retarded person into a smart one, or a psychopath into a nice person.