A series of studies conducted in restaurants indicated that when people dine in groups, they tend to order ____. This finding can be explained by the fact that ____.
A)a variety of different items-more variety than expected by chance; people tend to conform to one another's orders
B)a variety of different items-more variety than expected by chance; people do not like to order the same items that others are ordering
C)a very narrow selection of items-more narrow than expected by chance; people tend to conform to one another's orders
D)a very narrow selection of items-more narrow than expected by chance; people do not like to order the same items that others are ordering

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The correct answer is B because it states that people tend to order a variety of different items more than would be expected by chance, which is explained by individuals' desire not to order the same items as others, indicating a preference for uniqueness or variety in group dining situations.

A Series of Studies Conducted in Restaurants Indicated That When