Which of the following is an example of normative conformity?
a) A soldier shoots enemy women and children on orders from his commanding officer.
b) A policeman beats a prisoner to force a confession on orders of his commanding officer.
c) Passengers move to the back of the bus as soon as the driver tells them to.
d) Stan has thrown away all of his old ties and bought new ones to "be in style."
ANS: D, Normative conformity is driven by our desire to fit in with a crowd. In this case, Stan wants to be seen as stylish and hip in the eyes of his peers.
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