If a Person Makes a Prior Commitment to a View

question 23

Multiple Choice

If a person makes a prior commitment to a view that differs from the group opinion, he or she will tend to be:

• A) less susceptible to group pressure to conform
• B) more open to group pressure to conform
• C) less confident of his or her own view
• D) more open to conform to the group's opinion on a different issue

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Definitions:

Teratogens

Agents or factors that can cause developmental malformations or defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed during pregnancy.

Placenta

An organ that develops in the uterus during pregnancy, providing oxygen and nutrients to the growing fetus while removing waste.

Developing Fetus

A developing fetus refers to an unborn offspring in the process of growth and development inside the uterus, from the embryonic stage (following implantation) through to birth.

Teratogen

Any agent or substance that can cause developmental abnormalities or birth defects in an embryo or fetus when exposed during pregnancy.