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OSWALD

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When it comes to informational social influence processes, we are more likely to conform with experts' ideas and behaviors than with nonexperts' because
 
  a. social norms dictate that experts should be obeyed.
  b. expertise is associated with social status and power.
  c. experts are viewed as more credible sources of information.
  d. experts convey clearer expectations of obedience.

Question 2

First-year college students may be more susceptible than seniors to informational social influence because
 
  a. they want to be liked by a group.
  b. there is a charismatic leader in the group.
  c. they have no allies in their group.
  d. the situations they encounter are ambiguous.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D



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