According to the experiments initiated by Serge Moscovici in Paris,which of the following is true of the determinants of minority influence?
A)A minority that wavers is more influential than a minority that sticks to its position.
B)Any behavior by a majority that conveys self-confidence tends to raise self-doubts among the minority.
C)When a minority consistently doubts the majority wisdom,majority members become free to express their own doubts.
D)Compared to majority influence that often stimulates a deeper processing of arguments,minority influence triggers unthinking agreement.

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According to Moscovici's experiments, a consistent minority that expresses doubts about the majority's position can lead majority members to express their own doubts and potentially shift their opinion. Option A is incorrect as a minority that wavers is typically seen as less credible and therefore less influential. Option B is incorrect as self-confidence in the majority actually increases the perceived credibility of their position, making it harder for the minority to influence them. Option D is incorrect as minority influence tends to trigger more thoughtful and critical processing of arguments, rather than unthinking agreement.

According to the Experiments Initiated by Serge Moscovici in Paris,which