Vince has always believed children deserve the best prenatal care available. During a class discussion, he hears the first of several speakers express very negative attitudes toward spending tax money on prenatal care for the poor. When it is his turn to speak, he voices an opinion more in keeping with the previous speakers. Vince's behavior is an example of __________

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Vince's behavior is an example of conformity since he changed his opinion to match the previous speakers, despite his own beliefs. Compliance and obedience involve following directives or rules from authority figures, which does not apply in this situation. Persuasion involves attempting to convince others to adopt one's own beliefs or opinions, which also does not apply in this situation.

Vince Has Always Believed Children Deserve the Best Prenatal Care