Question

Dessa’s soccer teammates want to play a prank on the rival stunt and cheer team before their game. Dessa is reluctant to participate, but does not want to be the only one who expresses disapproval of the plan. She goes along with the group. This scenario illustrates that conformity ____.

Answer 1

Answer:

Conformity allows people to feel integrated in society, or a social group. This behaviour is typical of normative social influence, which occurs when people comply to social norms in order to be accepted.

It's possible for someone to not accept an opinion in private, and still comply in public. This is done to satisfy people's needs of affection and integration.