Franklin turns on the weather report in the morning and hears that the forecast is for rain. He takes his umbrella with him when he leaves for school. Franklin has just engaged in

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Franklin has engaged in informational conformity, which occurs when a person looks to others or additional information to make decisions, especially under conditions of uncertainty. In this case, Franklin uses the weather forecast, a form of information, to decide to take an umbrella, indicating he is conforming to the information provided rather than to social norms or pressures.

Franklin Turns on the Weather Report in the Morning and Hears