In What Way Is Compliance Different from Conformity

question 46

Multiple Choice

In what way is compliance different from conformity?

• A)Compliance is a response to a direct request,whereas conformity is a response to indirect social pressure.
• B)Conformity and compliance are very similar; the distinction depends on whether one is a male of female.
• C)Conformity involves direct group pressure for change,whereas compliance involves orders or commands.
• D)Compliance involves eliciting reactance on the part of group members,whereas conformity involves subliminal persuasion.

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