Psychology & Sociology · Mr. Pankow: Behavior & Behavior Change

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____ is when we do something to gain respect/support of peers outwardly, despite possibly internally believing something else

Answer

Normative social influence is when we do something to gain respect/support of peers outwardly, despite possibly internally believing something else
Ex: friends are all obsessed with a certain singer. You tell the group you like the singer as well even if you absolutely hate him/her. You continue to say you like it (or even go to the singers concert)

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