Pluralistic ignorance results when __________ backfires.
A) social exchange concern
B) normative influence
C) urban overload
D) informational influence

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Pluralistic ignorance occurs when individuals in a group try to align their behavior with what they perceive as the group norm, but do not actually hold those beliefs themselves. This often arises as a result of informational influence, where people look to others for information on how to behave, but are unsure of what the right course of action is. The result is that everyone behaves in a way that reinforces the incorrect perception of the norm, perpetuating the cycle of pluralistic ignorance.

Pluralistic Ignorance Results When __________ Backfires