Maggie favors the death penalty.In discussing this issue with some like-minded classmates,she hears arguments that she has never considered before.After the discussion,her opinion is more extreme.This outcome is an example of

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Informational influence occurs when individuals look to others for guidance on how to think and behave in ambiguous situations or when they lack knowledge and expertise in a particular domain. Maggie's discussion with her classmates provided her with new information and arguments that she had not considered before. As a result, her opinion became more extreme. This type of influence occurs when individuals are persuaded by information or ideas that are presented to them.

Maggie Favors the Death Penalty