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Which of the following terms refers to going along with one's peers, with peers defined as individuals of a person's own status who have no special right to direct that person's behaviour?

A. labelling
B.conformity
C. deviance
D. obedience

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Answer: B.conformity

Step-by-step explanation:

Conformity is when a person changes his/her belief to match that of a group of people which may be the person's peers but have no right to dictate his/her behavior.

Labeling is the act of applying a social description to a person or a group of people and may define a person’s status in a society.

Deviance: to go against what is seen a normal or acceptable by a group of people .

Obedience: is to submit to the laws of an authority, such as the government.

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