As Group Size Increases, Conformity Will

question 13

Multiple Choice

As group size increases, conformity will

• A) increase.
• B) decrease.
• C) increase as long as each additional member of the group is perceived as an independent source of influence.
• D) decrease as long as each additional member of the group is perceived as an independent source of influence.

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Definitions:

Bacterial DNA

The circular or linear strands of genetic material found in bacteria, encoding the information necessary for their growth, development, and function.

Lytic Virus

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Lytic Infection

A type of viral infection that results in the destruction of the infected cell and its membrane, leading to the release of new viral particles.

Phage Components

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