What term is used for the process by which an individual's desire for acceptance by the group and the pressure by the group on individual members to match its standards results in a change in individual attitudes and behaviors?
A) conformity
B) coercion
C) commitment
D) convergence
E) confluence

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Conformity refers to the process where individuals adjust their attitudes, beliefs or behaviors to align with those of a group. This adjustment is made to increase the likelihood of being accepted by the group. Conformity is often the result of social pressure or the need for social approval.

What Term Is Used for the Process by Which an Individual's