Question

Although coercion is the strongest form of social influence, which of the following would be the strongest of the remaining four listed?

a. conformity
b. compliance
c. obedience
d. mere presence

Answer 1

Obedience is the strongest form of social influence after coercion.

Step-by-step explanation:

The strongest form of social influence that remains after coercion is obedience.

Obedience is the change of an individual's behavior to comply with a demand by an authority figure.

People often comply with the request because they are concerned about a consequence if they do not comply, similar to how coercion involves threats or force to make someone comply.