Pressures Toward Conformity Have a Stronger Effect on Our Behavior

question 62

Multiple Choice

Pressures toward conformity have a stronger effect on our behavior when ________.

• A)we observe a particular group of persons engaging in irrational behavior
• B)the group we observe is very small
• C)different members of a particular group are saying or doing different things
• D)we like and admire a particular group of persons
• E)we dislike a particular group of persons

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Definitions:

Caffeine

A stimulant found in coffee, tea, and various other substances, known for its ability to enhance alertness and reduce fatigue.

Impulse Buying

A spontaneous, unplanned decision to buy a product or service, made just before a purchase.

Compulsive Consumption

An uncontrollable drive to purchase goods or services in excess, often leading to personal distress or financial harm.

Illegal Business Practice

Actions undertaken by businesses that are against the law, often to gain unfair competitive advantages.