Conformity is greater when people feel incompetent.This pattern reflects:

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Informational influence is the tendency for people to conform to the behaviors and opinions of others when they are uncertain about what is true or correct. When people feel incompetent, they may lack the knowledge or expertise to confidently form their own opinions or behaviors, making them more likely to rely on the opinions and behaviors of others, resulting in increased conformity.

Conformity Is Greater When People Feel Incompetent