Pierre joins the other concertgoers in giving the symphony a standing ovation, even though he thought the performance was merely adequate. The next morning, Pierre confides to his girlfriend that the performance was "satisfactory, but not overwhelming." In joining the standing ovation, Pierre displayed what kind of conformity?
A) Private acceptance
B) Mindless conformity
C) Public compliance
D) Social deviance

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Pierre publicly complied with the group's behavior by joining in the standing ovation, despite privately having a different opinion of the symphony's performance. This indicates public compliance.

Pierre Joins the Other Concertgoers in Giving the Symphony a Standing