When people learn about others' positions,without making a prior commitment and without discussing their own position,they will
A)often take a reverse position.
B)not adjust their own position.
C)adjust their responses to be more in line with the others' position.
D)pretend they "knew it all along."

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This phenomenon is known as social conformity or the bandwagon effect. People tend to adjust their responses to be more in line with the popular or majority position, especially when they do not have a prior commitment or a strong opinion on the topic. This effect can lead to groupthink and biased decision-making in certain situations.

When People Learn About Others' Positions,without Making a Prior Commitment