Which of the following maximizes the influence of the principle of social proof?

a. Uncertainty regarding the situation.
b. A feeling of obligation toward the others in the situation.
c. A feeling of similarity to others in the situation.
d. Both obligation and similarity.
e. Both uncertainty and similarity.


Answer: c. A feeling of similarity to others in the situation.

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