Conformity that occurs when people accept evidence about reality that is provided by other people is called
A)compliance.
B)acceptance.
C)normative influence.
D)informational influence.

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Conformity due to accepting evidence about reality provided by others is informational influence. This is because people conform to norms or behaviors that they believe reflect the correct way to behave or understand a situation. Compliance (A) refers to conforming to a request or demand from another person, whereas normative influence (C) refers to conforming to fit in with a group and gain approval. Acceptance (B) is not specific enough to describe this type of conformity.

Conformity That Occurs When People Accept Evidence About Reality That