A change in one's beliefs or behaviors as a result of real or imagined pressure from a group or individual is called:
A) compliance
B) social facilitation
C) conformity
D) social loafing

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Conformity refers to the tendency to adjust one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors in ways that are consistent with group norms or social expectations. This can occur as a result of both real pressure (i.e., explicit demands or expectations from others) and imagined pressure (i.e., a desire to fit in or be liked by others). Compliance, on the other hand, refers specifically to behavior change that occurs in response to a direct request or command from a person in authority. Social facilitation and social loafing refer to different types of group dynamics around performance, rather than changes in beliefs or behaviors.

A Change in One's Beliefs or Behaviors as a Result