Question

Carmen has been invited to a party. Immediately after receiving the invitation, she meets with a group of friends to discuss what they plan to wear to the party. Carmen then makes the decision to wear what her friends are wearing. Carmen's party dressing behavior demonstrates

Answer 1

Carmen's party dressing behavior demonstrates conformity.

Step-by-step explanation:

In psychology, conformity refers to matching one's attitudes and behaviors to those of a social group. In other words, conformity means doing what others are doing, thinking the way others are thinking. It is a form of social influence. It is interesting to observe, however, that the social pressure can be real or imagined. In Carmen's case, nothing is said about her friends pressuring her into dressing a certain way. She seems to feel an imagined pressure to conform her behavior to her friends'.

Answer 2

Conformity

Step-by-step explanation:

Conformity is a type of social influence involving a change in belief or behaviour in order to fit in with a group. It is about compliance to a particular norm in a certain group. Carmen wants to be in conformity with his friends while attending the party hence the need to wear the same cloth as them.