Stan is a new student in his Grade 6 class.The other students exert normative pressure on him to conform to their opinion on some issue.According to social impact theory,in which of the following cases will Stan be more likely to resist this influence?

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Social impact theory suggests that the influence of any group increases with its size, but at a decreasing rate, meaning that the difference in pressure felt between a group of 11 and a group of 20 is not as significant as the difference between a smaller group and a group of 11. Additionally, the theory posits that resistance to social pressure can increase when an individual does not feel alone in their resistance. Therefore, having allies or others in a similar situation, as in option C where there are three other new students experiencing the same pressure, can provide social support, making it easier for Stan to resist conforming. Options A, B, and D would likely increase the pressure to conform according to social impact theory and cultural norms.

Stan Is a New Student in His Grade 6 Class