Informational Social Influence Is Most Likely to Play a Significant

question 126

Multiple Choice

Informational social influence is most likely to play a significant role in which of the following situations?

• A) Members of a jury trying to reach a verdict in a murder trial
• B) Family members sitting around the living room trying to guess answers to a TV game show
• C) Fraternity members encouraging each other to "chug-a-lug"
• D) Two art students viewing a museum exhibit and discussing their preferences for different works

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