Priscilla is on her way to a concert and has gotten lost. Which of the following people, based on information from your text about informational social influence, would she be most likely to ask for directions?
A) A tourist from out of town
B) The largest group of people she can find
C) A police officer
D) A homeless person

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According to research on informational social influence, people are more likely to trust and follow the advice of authoritative figures or experts. A police officer would be perceived as an authoritative figure and therefore, Priscilla would be more likely to ask them for directions.

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