Asked by Misael Pereida on May 07, 2024

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When members of a group know something that a person doesn't, the person will follow the group to be right.This explains the concept of

A) groupthink.
B) normative social influence.
C) herd instinct.
D) informational social influence.

Informational Social Influence

The change in opinions or behavior that occurs when an individual conforms to what they believe is the correct way to act, based on information from others.

Normative Social Influence

The influence of other people that leads us to conform in order to be liked and accepted by them.

Group

A collection of individuals who interact with each other, usually sharing common goals or interests.

  • Identify the difference between informational and normative social influences.
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Kenzie DouglasMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
This concept is explained by informational social influence, where an individual conforms to the group's behavior because they believe that the group has more accurate knowledge about the situation. The individual assumes that the group's behavior is correct because they believe that the group has more information or knowledge than they do.