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Question 8
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During a psychology workshop, Marcus and four confederates are asked to estimate the length of a line. The four confederates unanimously give an answer that is obviously incorrect. Marcus knows their answer is incorrect, but he publicly agrees with them to avoid standing out or feeling embarrassed. In his private journal later that day, he writes down his original, correct estimate.

Which of the following options correctly identifies both the type of conformity and the explanation for conformity shown by Marcus?

A

Type of conformity: Internalisation; Explanation: Informational social influence

B

Type of conformity: Compliance; Explanation: Normative social influence

C

Type of conformity: Identification; Explanation: Normative social influence

D

Type of conformity: Compliance; Explanation: Informational social influence

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  1. A Level
  2. /Psychology
  3. /Conformity

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