Pluralistic ignorance is MOST likely to occur ____.
A)when you are alone
B)when you are with a group of friends
C)when you are with a close partner
D)when you are with a group of strangers

Question

Pluralistic ignorance is MOST likely to occur ____. ​
A)when you are alone
B)when you are with a group of friends ​
C)when you are with a close partner ​
D)when you are with a group of strangers ​

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Pluralistic ignorance is most likely to occur in situations where individuals, despite having their own concerns or differing opinions, go along with a group's beliefs or behaviors because they incorrectly assume their own views are counter to the group's views. This phenomenon is more likely to happen among groups of strangers, where individuals are less familiar with each other's true beliefs and are more concerned about fitting in or not standing out.

Pluralistic Ignorance Is MOST Likely to Occur ____