All of Your Friends Want to Go Out to the New

question 250

Multiple Choice

All of your friends want to go out to the new Sushi restaurant for dinner. You would prefer to go to the new steak house. As you listen to their arguments, you decide that, in fact, the Sushi restaurant may be a good choice so you decide to go as well. Your behaviour is an example of

• A)informational social influence
• B)normative social influence
• C)cognitive dissonance
• D)central processing
• E)lowballing

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Definitions:

Sociobiological Approach

A theoretical perspective that explores how human behavior and social structures are affected by evolutionary processes.

Prosocial Behavior

Actions intended to benefit others, such as helping, sharing, or providing comfort, often motivated by empathy or concern for the well-being of others.

Foster Cooperation

To encourage, promote, or develop collaborative and supportive behavior among individuals or groups.

Rights-Based Reasoning

An approach to ethical decision-making that emphasizes the importance of respecting and protecting individuals' rights.