Joanie and Calvin have just started to attend church.Calvin stands up and sits down when the rest of the congregation does because if he doesn't,the elderly couple across the aisle scowl at him.What is causing Calvin to conform?

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Normative influence occurs when an individual conforms to social norms in order to fit in or avoid disapproval from others. In this case, Calvin is conforming to social norms by standing up and sitting down when the rest of the congregation does, in order to avoid disapproval from the elderly couple across the aisle.

Joanie and Calvin Have Just Started to Attend Church