Based on your text, which of the following is the best example of obedience to authority based on normative social influence?
A) A bank teller gives a robber all of her money after he puts a gun in her face.
B) A teacher threatens to take away recess privileges unless her class behaves better.
C) A parent tells his child, "Eat your peas or Daddy will be mad at you."
D) A police officer gives directions to an African American couple that is lost.

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Normative social influence involves conforming to the expectations of others to be liked or accepted. In choice C, the child is likely to eat the peas to avoid disappointing the parent, which is a form of obedience to authority based on the desire for approval or to avoid disapproval.

Based on Your Text, Which of the Following Is the Best