Sherif Proposed a Model of Conformity in Which Individuals Arrive

question 90

Multiple Choice

Sherif proposed a model of conformity in which individuals arrive at a common form of behaviour without any direct pressure. This 'standard' behaviour is called:

• A) implicit conformity
• B) the bandwagon effect
• C) a social norm
• D) explicit conformity
• E) none of the above

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