Marcia values the opinions and desires of both her parents and her close friends. When she's with her parents, she finds herself agreeing with them. When she's with her friends, she finds herself agreeing with them, even though they sometimes disagree with her parents. This change in Marcia's behavior represents the influence of Bibb Latané's (1981) concept of __________ on normative conformity.

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Immediacy refers to the physical or psychological closeness of an influence source, which can affect conformity. Marcia's behavior changes based on whether she is with her parents or friends, demonstrating the impact of immediacy on her conformity to each group's norms.

Marcia Values the Opinions and Desires of Both Her Parents