Conformity to Peer Pressure May Lead Us to Behave in Ways

question 539

Multiple Choice

Conformity to peer pressure may lead us to behave in ways that violate our own personal convictions.This best illustrates the impact of

• A) social loafing.
• B) cognitive dissonance.
• C) mood linkage.
• D) social control.

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Definitions:

Mental Foramen

An opening in the jaw bone through which blood vessels and nerves pass, usually located near the lower premolars.

Ramus

The term ramus typically refers to a branch or a part of a bone that extends out from the main body of the bone, often creating a connection with other structures.

Occipital Condyles

Rounded protuberances found on the occipital bone of the skull that articulate with the first cervical vertebra, allowing for nodding and rotation of the head.

Cervical Vertebra

The vertebrae of the spine found at the neck region, supporting the skull and enabling a wide range of head movement.