Alex Thinks Smoking Is Addictive but Other Players on His

question 297

Multiple Choice

Alex thinks smoking is addictive but other players on his hockey team insist that it's not. Alex is likely to conform to their opinion if

• A)he has publicly voiced his opinion on this issue.
• B)there is obvious disagreement among team players regarding the issue.
• C)he feels insecure in his role as a new member of the team.
• D)there are very few team members whom he currently wants to befriend.

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Definitions:

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Bowlby's Phases

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