When "Freedom Riders" conformed with their group of fellow civil rights activists, they conformed by behaving ________, but when soldiers in the Vietnamese village of My Lai conformed, they behaved ________, illustrating that conformity itself it not always simply good or bad.

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The Freedom Riders conformed in a peaceful and nonviolent manner, while the soldiers in My Lai conformed violently, committing atrocities against the villagers. This illustrates that conformity itself is not always good or bad, but can lead to positive or negative outcomes depending on the behavior of those conforming. Option A is incorrect because both groups were in a group and acted as a group. Option B is incorrect because the use of emotions or logic is not the defining factor in their behavior. Option D is incorrect because both groups were acting as part of a larger group.

When "Freedom Riders" Conformed with Their Group of Fellow Civil