Question

The first time Jerrod goes out with a new group of friends, the other guys whistle at girls walking by. Based on their behavior, Jerrod feels pressure to do the same. By going along with the behavior of the group, Jerrod has demonstrated _____. If he went along with the group because of a need to be accepted by its members, his behavior would be the result of _____.

Answer 1

conformity; normative influence

Step-by-step explanation:

Jerrod went out with his friends for the first time and noticed they were acting differently towards the girls by whistling at them. He didn't think is was a good idea, but he felt pressured to do the same bahavior. By going along with the behavior of the group, Jerrod has demonstrated conformity. If he wanted to be accepted by his group of friends, his behavior would be called normative influence.