Conforming in order to be accepted by others or to avoid social rejection is known as the _____________ social influence, whereas when people conform to the behaviours or opinions of others because they believe that these others have accurate knowledge and know what is "right", this is the _____________ social influence.
A)normative; facilitative
B)normative; informational
C)facilitative; normative
D)facilitative; informational

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Normative social influence involves conforming to be accepted or to avoid rejection, while informational social influence involves conforming because one believes others have accurate information.

Conforming in Order to Be Accepted by Others or to Avoid