Taking into account research on factors that increase informational social influence, which game contestant is most likely to yield to the informational social influence provided by teammates or the audience?
A) Joaquin, playing a television game show, who answers a question whose answer he is uncertain of
B) Tatsuo, playing a television game show, who answers a question whose answer seems obvious to him
C) Marcus, playing a game with his younger cousins, when he is unsure of the answer
D) Yuriko, playing a game with her family, who answers a question whose answer she knows

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The research on informational social influence suggests that uncertainty is a key factor that increases susceptibility to influence. Joaquin is uncertain of the answer, which makes him more likely to yield to the informational social influence provided by his teammates or the audience. Tatsuo feels confident in his answer, and Yuriko already knows the answer, which reduces their likelihood of yielding to social influence. Marcus is unsure of the answer, but he is playing with his younger cousins, who may not provide credible or persuasive information, reducing the impact of social influence.

Taking into Account Research on Factors That Increase Informational Social