Conformity, as a Form of Social Influence, Is Exhibited When

question 12

Multiple Choice

Conformity, as a form of social influence, is exhibited when:

• A)individuals comply with a request
• B)individuals plan patterns of action that reflect the expectations of others within their social network
• C)people behave in a manner that is consistent with prevailing social norms
• D)people, usually children, copy the behaviors of individuals they want to be like
• E)someone changes his or her behavior to match that of other group members

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Definitions:

Cloned

Cloned refers to the process or product of creating a genetically identical copy of an organism or its cells.

Tumor Suppressor Gene

A gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer. When this gene is mutated to cause a loss or reduction in its function, the cell can progress to cancer.

Growth Factor Gene

A gene that codes for a growth factor, which is a naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, and cellular differentiation.

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause cancer by transforming a normal cell into a tumor cell when mutated or expressed at high levels.