Conformity resulting from the acceptance of others' opinions about reality is said to be a response to
A) group polarization.
B) social facilitation.
C) informational social influence.
D) normative social influence.

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Conformity resulting from the acceptance of others' opinions about reality is referred to as informational social influence, as individuals conform because they believe others have more accurate knowledge or information than they do. Group polarization (A) refers to the tendency for group discussions to lead to more extreme attitudes and decisions. Social facilitation (B) refers to the phenomenon where the presence of others enhances an individual's performance on simple or well-learned tasks. Normative social influence (D) refers to conformity resulting from the desire to be liked or accepted by a group.

Conformity Resulting from the Acceptance of Others' Opinions About Reality