Conformity Occurs When People

question 50

Multiple Choice

Conformity occurs when people

• A) change their behaviour as a result of receiving a persuasive argument.
• B) change their behaviour as a result of observational learning.
• C) follow direct commands, usually from someone in a position of authority.
• D) yield to real or imagined social pressure.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited, ensuring the behavior is learned quickly.

Behavior

How a person or an animal acts or reacts due to influences from the environment or internal conditions.

Oral Reprimands

Verbal corrections or scoldings given by a superior to an employee or subordinate as a form of disciplinary action.

Vague

Lacking in clearness or definiteness; difficult to understand or ascertain.