Question

Mullen and her colleagues (1990) found that the average baseline jaywalking rate decreases in the presence of a non-jaywalking confederate, especially if the non-jaywalker is well dressed. This is an example of the power of ________ on conformity.

Answer 1

Answer:

This is an example of the power of status on conformity.

Explanation:

Conformity can be described as the change in beliefs or behaviors that occurs when there is real or imagined social pressure. According to the passage in the question, if a person is well dressed and does not jaywalk (cross the street where it is not allowed), other people tend to follow their example. Researches have found that people from higher social status tend to not be influenced, while people from intermediate social status are more prone to conform.