Franco came to the final exam late and did not hear the instructor tell students wearing ballcaps to turn them around backward or take them off. Nevertheless, when Franco sees that all of the students in the room are wearing their caps backward, he turns his around too. Franco's behavior is an example of
A. compliance.
B. a social norm.
C. conformity.
D. obedience.
Answer: C
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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