Which of the Following Is Not an Example of Social

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not an example of social influence?

• A) A sports fan who decides to join the other members of the stadium crowd in doing the wave
• B) A student who hears that some of his fellow classmates may have been exposed to a noxious gas and immediately comes to feel a bit nauseated himself
• C) A model who catches a glimpse of herself wearing a swimsuit in a mirror and suddenly becomes self-conscious about the way she looks
• D) A guest at a dinner party who does not understand a joke told by the host, but laughs anyway because everyone else is laughing

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Definitions:

Market System

An economic system relying on market forces to allocate resources and to determine and regulate prices for goods and services.

What Will Be Produced

A fundamental economic question that addresses the kinds of goods and services to be made available in an economy, determined by factors such as resources, technology, and consumer preferences.

Consumer Sovereignty

The idea that what consumers want influences the goods and services produced in an economy.

Conform To Consumer Demands

Adjusting product offerings, services, or business practices to meet the expectations and preferences of consumers.