The Tendency to Do What Authorities Tell Us to Do

question 181

Multiple Choice

The tendency to do what authorities tell us to do simply because they tell us to do it is known as:

• A)persuasion.
• B)the self-fulfilling prophecy.
• C)conformity.
• D)obedience.

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Definitions:

Environmental Influences

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Microbiome

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Apgar Score

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Extremities

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