Informational Social Influence Occurs Because __________

question 152

Multiple Choice

Informational social influence occurs because __________.

• A) individuals have a need to belong and be liked
• B) social norms encourage cooperation
• C) others' behaviors serve as cues in ambiguous situations
• D) others can reward or punish us for nonconformity

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Definitions:

Urban Areas

Regions characterized by high population density and vast human features in comparison to areas surrounding them, usually referring to cities or towns.

Landowners

Individuals or entities that hold legal ownership of land or property.

Atlantic World

A term used to describe the interconnected web of social, economic, and political relationships across the Atlantic Ocean, primarily between Europe, Africa, and the Americas from the late 15th to the early 19th century.

Interdependent Web

Describes a complex system where all elements are interconnected and depend on each other for survival or function.