Kellan wants to shop at Express for the new school year, but because all of his friends shop at Pacific Sun, Kellan does as well. Kellan’s behavior is an example of:

a. Consumer-oriented discretion
b. laissez-faire leadership
c. conformity
d. out-group dynamics


Answer: c. conformity

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