Which of the following statements is true of conformity?
A) People working on ambiguous tasks and questions (those with no clear answer) are not susceptible to conformity.
B) The less attractive a group appears to its members, the greater its ability to produce conformity.
C) Conformity is considerably lower when people must respond publicly.
D) Subtle or even unspoken social pressure results in conformity.

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Subtle or unspoken social pressure often leads to conformity. There is also evidence that conformity is higher when individuals are working on ambiguous tasks or questions, and when they must respond publicly rather than privately. The attractiveness of the group has not been found to have a consistent effect on conformity.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of Conformity