In which of the following cases is conformity due to information social influence LEAST likely to occur?
A) A new camper arrives at camp and needs to figure out procedures in the cafeteria.
B) A person on the street is stumbling and it is not clear if he is hurt or drunk.
C) A repairman falls off a ladder and breaks his leg while working in the hospital.
D) An airplane hits major turbulence and it is a few minutes until the captain gets on the speaker to reassure the passengers.

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Information social influence occurs when individuals conform to the actions or beliefs of others because they believe that those actions or beliefs are correct. In the case of a repairman falling off a ladder, conformity due to information social influence is least likely to occur because the other individuals present are unlikely to have specific knowledge or expertise about the repairman's job. Therefore, individuals are unlikely to conform to the actions or beliefs of others in this situation.

In Which of the Following Cases Is Conformity Due to Information