In What Way Is Compliance Different from Conformity

question 179

Multiple Choice

In what way is compliance different from conformity?

• A) Compliance is a response to a direct request, whereas conformity is a response to indirect social pressure.
• B) Conformity and compliance are very similar; the distinction depends on whether one is a male or female.
• C) Conformity involves direct group pressure for change, whereas compliance involves orders or commands.
• D) Compliance involves eliciting reaction on the part of group members, whereas conformity involves subliminal persuasion.

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