Which Factor Would Make You Relatively MORE Likely to Conform

question 135

Multiple Choice

Which factor would make you relatively MORE likely to conform in a group situation?

• A) You are good at the task at hand.
• B) There are no experts in the group.
• C) The other members of the group are not important to you.
• D) The group is medium-sized (5-7 people) rather than small (2-3 people).

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