MCAT Behavioral Sciences Question 115: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 115
10. Each individual in a group of teenagers is asked to estimate the height of a tree. One individual estimates the height to be 25 feet, but after discussing with the group is convinced that the height is likely closer to 40 feet. Which type of conformity is seen here?
- A. Obedience
- B. Identification
- C. Normative
- D. Compliance
Correct Answer: C
Explanation:
Internalization refers to the type of conformity in which an individual changes her outward opinion to match the group and also personally agrees with those ideas.