What Is the Key Difference Between Persuasion and Conformity

question 40

Multiple Choice

What is the key difference between persuasion and conformity?

• A) With persuasion, the other party does not necessarily defend its position.
• B) With conformity, the other party does not necessarily defend its position.
• C) Persuasion produces long-term behavior changes whereas conformity results in short-term behavior changes.
• D) Conformity produces long-term behavior changes whereas persuasion produces short-term behavior changes.
• E) There is no difference between these two concepts.

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