According to conformity research, a group's social power is deflated when it loses its
A) agenda.
B) anonymity.
C) unanimity.
D) heterogeneity.

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Conformity research suggests that a group's social power diminishes when it loses its unanimity, i.e., when group members express disagreement or dissent with the majority opinion. When there is only one opinion or a consensus among group members, individuals are more likely to conform to the group's expectations and defer to its social power. However, when there is disagreement or diversity of opinions, individuals may be more likely to resist conformity and assert their own viewpoints. Agenda, anonymity, and heterogeneity are not necessarily predictors of group social power or conformity.

According to Conformity Research, a Group's Social Power Is Deflated