Given the Strong Need for Acceptance and Belonging That People

question 44

Essay

Given the strong need for acceptance and belonging that people have, it is not surprising that they often have a difficult time saying "no" and not conforming when it may lead to social disapproval. Nonetheless, there are times when people resist normative social influence. Name the two main conditions under which someone is more likely to resist normative social influence attempts.

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Definitions:

Marginal Costs

The escalation in total expenses resulting from the manufacture of an additional product or service unit.

Study Time

A period dedicated to academic work or learning outside of formal teaching sessions.

Marginal Analysis

A review of the extra advantages gained from an activity in relation to the extra expenses it generates.

Benefit

The advantage or gain received from a decision, action, or policy, often used in the analysis of choices in economics.