Normative social influence involves conforming in order to be accepted by others or to avoid social rejection, while people conforming to the behaviours or opinions of others because they believe that these others have accurate knowledge and know what is "right" involves ____________ social influence.
A)facilitative
B)informational
C)transformational
D)conformational

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Informational social influence occurs when individuals conform because they believe others are correct in their judgments and have accurate information, especially in ambiguous situations where the correct action or belief is uncertain.

Normative Social Influence Involves Conforming in Order to Be Accepted