Which situation below best exemplifies the tenet of social impact theory that immediacy is directly related to conformity?
a. Mariah will debate actively with her roommate, but during class debates, she is quiet even when she has strong opinions.
b. John won't smoke around his girlfriend, but he does smoke when he talks to her on the phone.
c. Toby pierces his tongue because his friends are into body piercing, even though his parents disapprove.
d. Kelly will walk around in her bathing suit at the pool when there are just other women around, but she wraps a towel around her hips when any men are around.
Answer: B
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