Nicole has just met some new people in her dorm.During a discussion of campus issues,she modifies her opinions so that they match those of her new friends.The most likely reason Nicole did this is that

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Creating similarity with others is a common ingratiation strategy, as it can lead to increased liking and social acceptance. Nicole likely modified her opinions in order to fit in with her new friends and create a sense of similarity between them. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Option A is incorrect because people do not necessarily judge others solely on their political attitudes. Option C is incorrect because self-handicapping typically involves making excuses for poor performance or behavior, rather than modifying one's opinions. Option D is also incorrect because high self-monitors are typically the ones who adjust their behavior to fit in with different social situations, while low self-monitors are typically more consistent in their behavior regardless of the context.

Nicole Has Just Met Some New People in Her Dorm