When people conform in attitudes or behaviors in order to be accepted and liked by others, social psychologists say that __________ has occurred.
A) contagion
B) informational social influence
C) social approval
D) normative social influence

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Normative social influence is the process by which individuals conform in order to be accepted and liked by others. Contagion refers to the spread of emotions, attitudes, or behaviors through a group, while informational social influence is the process by which individuals conform due to a desire to be correct or accurate. Social approval is related to normative social influence, but does not capture the full process of conformity.

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