Research shows that conformity is not always required of group members. If a member of your group occasionally deviates from the group and the group doesn't impose negative consequences, the individual has used some of his/her __________.
A) idiosyncrasy credits
B) descriptive norms
C) propaganda
D) power

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Idiosyncrasy credits refer to the amount of tolerance a group has towards a member who deviates from group norms. If the group member occasionally deviates from the group and the group doesn't impose negative consequences, it suggests that the individual has built up enough idiosyncrasy credits to deviate without facing negative consequences.

Research Shows That Conformity Is Not Always Required of Group