What Is a Primary Reason Why Social Psychologists Are Interested

question 74

Multiple Choice

What is a primary reason why social psychologists are interested in the topic of social influence?

• A) People with different personality types show varying susceptibility to social influence.
• B) Social influence has different effects across the lifespan.
• C) Social influence is one of the primary ways in which people's thoughts and attitudes about others influence their own attitudes and behavior.
• D) Social influence is more prominent in some cultures than others.

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