Going Along with the Crowd (E

question 140

Multiple Choice

Going along with the crowd (e.g.,swallowing goldfish,taking ecstasy,train-surfing) to avoid social censure is an example of

• A) social impact.
• B) obedience.
• C) social dominance.
• D) informational social influence.
• E) normative social influence.

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