Which of the following is true about informational social influence?

A. It has no effect on a person's behavior.
B. It occurs when people go along with the behavior of others in order to be accepted by the group.
C. It is most pronounced in ambiguous or novel situations.
D. It occurs when people yield to peer pressure.


Answer: C

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