Studies of Conformity Indicate That People Are More Apt to Be

question 43

Multiple Choice

Studies of conformity indicate that people are more apt to be influenced by others if they

• A) lack self-confidence.
• B) have high needs for certainty and structure.
• C) belong to a culture that emphasizes group cooperation.
• D) exhibit any of these characteristics.

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