Informational social influence is most likely to play a significant role in which of the following situations?
A) Members of a jury trying to reach a verdict in a murder trial
B) Family members sitting around the living room trying to guess answers to a TV game show
C) Fraternity members encouraging each other to "chug-a-lug"
D) Two art students viewing a museum exhibit and discussing their preferences for different works

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Informational social influence occurs when individuals look to the behavior of others to guide their own behavior, especially in situations where the correct action is uncertain. In a jury trying to reach a verdict in a murder trial, members may look to each other for cues on what decision to make, particularly if the evidence is complex or ambiguous.

Informational Social Influence Is Most Likely to Play a Significant