Explain two different explanations for conformity

Question 9

During her first week at college, Erin notices that most students remain silent during independent study sessions. She remains silent because she does not want the other students to think she is disruptive. Later, Erin is given a difficult laboratory task. She copies the method used by the rest of her group because she believes they understand the instructions better.

Explain how two different explanations for conformity account for Erin’s behaviour.

[8 marks]

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