In experiments,people have been found to conform more when they must ____________ than when they are allowed to ____________.
A)respond publicly; write down their responses in private
B)commit themselves in writing; announce their responses in public
C)think before acting; react spontaneously
D)explain their responses; keep silent

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In experiments, when people must respond publicly, they are more likely to conform to social pressures to fit in or avoid standing out. However, when they are allowed to write down their responses in private, they have the freedom to express themselves without fear of judgment or persecution. This has been demonstrated in various studies on conformity, such as Asch's line judgment experiment.

In Experiments,people Have Been Found to Conform More When They