Changing One's Behavior in Response to Real or Perceived Social

question 66

Multiple Choice

Changing one's behavior in response to real or perceived social pressures is referred to as _______ by social psychologists.

• A)compliance
• B)conformity
• C)influence
• D)obedience

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Definitions:

Productivity

The efficiency at which inputs (such as labor and capital) are converted into outputs (goods or services).

Communication Problems

Issues that arise in the transmission of information that can lead to misunderstandings, conflicts, and errors in decision-making.

Reinforcement Theory

A concept in psychology that suggests behavior is shaped by its consequences, through rewards or punishments.

Environmental Consequences

The effects or outcomes that activities or policies have on the natural environment, including impacts on air, water, and land.