Which of the Following Is Not a Consequence of Underestimating

question 95

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a consequence of underestimating the power of social influence?

• A) We become vulnerable to social influence because our guard is lowered.
• B) We come to blame victims for their tragedies.
• C) We become aware of the psychological processes that people have in common with one another.
• D) We believe that tragedies we read about could not happen to us.

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