Question

Catherine likes the name she was given, but wishes it were shorter. She decides to start going by the new name of Cathy. It's cute, short, easier to say, and more like the names of her friends. Cathy feels like her name fits in now. Which term describes why Catherine shortened her name? bystander effect diffusion of responsibility social facilitation conformity

Answer 1

conformity would be the correct answer.....

Answer 2

The answer would be conformity. This is a kind of social influence concerning a change in belief or conduct so one can fit in with a group. This alteration is in reply to real (physical occurrence of others) or fictional (pressure of social norms / prospects) group pressure.