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Question 19

For each of the statements below regarding explanations of conformity, tick whether the statement is True or False.

TermStatementTrueFalse
Normative Social InfluenceOccurs when an individual conforms to a group because they have a cognitive desire to be correct in an unstructured or novel situation.
Informational Social InfluenceCan lead to a permanent change in both public behavior and private beliefs (internalisation).
Normative Social InfluenceTypically occurs in situations where a person is highly motivated by the need for social acceptance and companionship.
Informational Social InfluenceIs most likely to occur when the group is perceived to have equal or lesser expertise than the individual.
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