In 1978, cult leader Jim Jones forced more than 900 of his followers to drink poisoned Flavor Aid, which led to their deaths. In the run-up to this event, Jones had strictly enforced discipline, mocked and ridiculed anyone who expressed doubts, and even had doubters sedated. This extreme effort to enforce conformity is an example of
A) the expressive self.
B) bureaucracy.
C) social influence.
D) an out-group.

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Jim Jones used social influence to enforce conformity among his followers, including tactics such as ridicule, sedation, and strict discipline.

In 1978, Cult Leader Jim Jones Forced More Than 900