Recall that in a field experiment described in the text, participants were more likely to properly dispose of a handbill left on their windshields when they saw a confederate pick up and dispose of a fast food bag. The researchers suggest that the role of the confederate in this study was to __________.
A) let participants know what the descriptive norm was
B) let participants know what the injunctive norm was
C) make the norms salient to participants
D) provide an audience to increase self-awareness

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The confederate in the study made the norms salient to participants by demonstrating the appropriate behavior (disposing of trash properly), thereby highlighting the expected behavior in that context.

Recall That in a Field Experiment Described in the Text