According to informational social influence, if bystanders see an ambulance and police cars surround a store, and one bystander says, "someone must have robbed the place," what is the most likely outcome?

A. Members of the group will begin debating vigorously as to why the police are there.
B. Members of the group will reserve judgment until more data are found.
C. Members of the group will draw their own conclusions, unrelated to the initial speculation.
D. Most members of the group will go away thinking that the place was robbed.


Answer: D

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