Franklin Turns on the Weather Report in the Morning and Hears

question 38

Multiple Choice

Franklin turns on the weather report in the morning and hears that the forecast is for rain. He takes his umbrella with him when he leaves for school. Franklin has just engaged in

• A) normative conformity.
• B) informational conformity.
• C) social comparison.
• D) public compliance.

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Definitions:

Newspaper Publication

The process of producing and distributing a periodical that contains news, articles, advertisements, and other information.

Mass Media

Forms of communication that are designed to reach and influence very large audiences.

Large Audiences

Groups of people, often sizable in number, who gather or are targeted to receive information, entertainment, or other forms of content.

Press Releases

Official statements issued to newspapers giving information on a particular matter, intended to make announcements or clarify the issuing organization's stance.