When Individuals Find Themselves in New Situations Where They Are

question 221

Multiple Choice

When individuals find themselves in new situations where they are uncertain of how to behave, they often copy the behaviors of others, a strategy known as

• A) mimicry.
• B) obedience.
• C) groupthink.
• D) parodying.

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