Elise is participating in research and is placed in a dark room and asked to estimate the movement of a dot of light projected on a screen. This is similar to research by Sherif that demonstrated the power of

a. normative social influence.
b. conversion.
c. informational social influence.
d. obedience to authority.


Answer: C

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