Which of the Following Statements Is True of Conformity

question 85

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of conformity?

• A) People working on ambiguous tasks and questions (those with no clear answer) are not susceptible to conformity.
• B) The less attractive a group appears to its members, the greater its ability to produce conformity.
• C) Conformity is considerably lower when people must respond publicly.
• D) Subtle or even unspoken social pressure results in conformity.

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