A student told all of his friends a wrong answer for a subjective test question just before the test.The substitute teacher could find no reference to the answer in the textbook,but since 10 students in the class had put the same answer,he figured it must be right and marked it correct.What social phenomena is this an example of?
A) efficiency
B) subjectivity
C) objectivity
D) conformity

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This is an example of conformity, where individuals may change their beliefs or behaviors in order to fit in with the group. The students who heard the wrong answer from their peer likely felt pressure to conform and follow suit, leading to multiple students providing the same incorrect response.

A Student Told All of His Friends a Wrong Answer