Sherif's study of groups watching a pinpoint of light indicated that
A)Americans conform less than do persons born in other countries.
B)social influence is strongest among friends rather than strangers.
C)group behavior can be predicted from individual behavior.
D)people conform when they face ambiguous situations.

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Sherif's study showed that people tend to conform to group norms when faced with ambiguous situations, such as trying to estimate the movement of a pinpoint of light. This is known as informational social influence, where people rely on the group to provide information and guidance in uncertain situations.

Sherif's Study of Groups Watching a Pinpoint of Light Indicated