Conan participates in an experiment where he and three other participants are asked to judge the quality of a series of abstract paintings. Conan is least likely to exhibit informational influence if

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Informational influence occurs when people look to others for guidance in ambiguous or uncertain situations. In this scenario, there are no objective criteria for judging the paintings (option C), which increases the likelihood of informational influence. However, if there is a clear and unambiguous response for each painting (option D), then there is less ambiguity, and individuals are less likely to rely on the opinions of others. Additionally, motivation to be accurate (option B) is not directly related to whether or not there is informational influence present. Finally, the duration of time the paintings are shown for (option A) is not relevant to informational influence.

Conan Participates in an Experiment Where He and Three Other