Asked by Richard Gilpin on Jun 26, 2024

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Janet now volunteers two hours each week at a local homeless shelter because her friends do so.This demonstrates

A) the power of informational social influence.
B) the dangers of conformity.
C) the benefits of mood contagion.
D) how conformity can be a good thing.

Conformity

The practice of adjusting attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to fit the norms or standards of a collective.

Mood Contagion

The phenomenon where an individual's emotions or moods are influenced by the emotions or moods of those around them.

Local Homeless Shelter

A facility used to provide temporary accommodation and sometimes other forms of support to individuals who are homeless in the local community.

  • Discern the factors that lead to conformity, covering normative and informational social influences.
  • Assess the role of social determinants in shaping decisions and behaviors within multiple contexts.
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vinit sarafJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Janet's behavior reflects the positive effects of conformity, as she has been influenced by the actions of her friends to engage in a prosocial activity like volunteering at a shelter. As a result, she is contributing to social good and has become a part of a supportive community.