Which statement about conformity is most consistent with how sociologists view it?
A. Socialization causes humans to passively conform to social norms.
B. Even after socialization, it is very difficult to get most people to conform.
C. It is possible for some people to conform too much.
D. Conformity ends when it leads people to enter into potentially dangerous behaviors.
Answer: C
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