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 example 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 increase the pressure to conform. In Marcia's case, her tendency to agree with whoever she is currently with (parents or friends) illustrates how the immediacy of these groups influences her conformity to their opinions or desires.

Marcia Values the Opinions and Desires of Both Her Parents