Not All Social Influence Is Direct or Deliberate

question 80

Multiple Choice

Not all social influence is direct or deliberate. Which of the following is the best example of more indirect or subtle social influence?

• A) An advertising campaign is launched to promote a new soft drink.
• B) A senatorial candidate delivers a speech to convince voters that she is not really liberal.
• C) A parent disciplines his child by taking away her favorite toy.
• D) A child sees other kids wearing their sweatshirts inside out and starts wearing his the same way.

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