The tendency of people to bring their behaviour and/or attitudes in line with group norms and pressures is called
A) obedience
B) conformity
C) social loafing
D) the bystander effect

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Conformity is the term used to describe the tendency of individuals to adjust their behaviour or attitudes in response to group norms or pressures. This can occur even if the individual disagrees with the group or if the group's behaviour is deemed undesirable or harmful.

The Tendency of People to Bring Their Behaviour And/or Attitudes