What Term Is Used for the Process by Which an Individual's

question 7

Multiple Choice

What term is used for the process by which an individual's desire for acceptance by the group and the pressure by the group on individual members to match its standards results in a change in individual attitudes and behaviors?

• A) conformity
• B) coercion
• C) commitment
• D) convergence
• E) confluence

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Definitions:

Individualism

A belief system that advocates for individual liberties and actions rather than oversight by collective entities or the government.

Ethics

Moral principles that govern a person's behavior or the conducting of an activity, often determining what is good or acceptable in society or a profession.

Myers-Briggs Type Indicator

A psychological assessment tool that categorizes individuals into personality types based on their preferences in perception and decision-making.

Utilitarian Principle

An ethical framework suggesting that the best course of action is the one that maximizes overall happiness or well-being and minimizes harm or suffering.