Someone is likely to be more vulnerable to the social proof principle if he/she
(a) is similar to those who are providing the social proof evidence
(b) was raised in a collectivistic society
(c) is uncertain of the best course of action
(d) b and c only
(e) All of the above.
ANSWER: E
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