Suppose you saw a small child eating lima beans with obvious reluctance. When asked why she was eating them if she wasn't fond of them, she replied, "Because Big Bird eats his vegetables, and I want to be like him!" What type of conformity is she displaying?

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The child is conforming to the behavior of Big Bird, whom she likely admires and identifies with, even though she does not necessarily enjoy eating lima beans. This type of conformity is known as identification, where individuals conform to the expectations of a group or role model that they respect or admire.

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