Teenagers are often more susceptible to influence attempts from peers than from their parents. This is because peers become more important to teenagers than their parents are. This example represents the influence of Bibb Latané's (1981) concept of __________ on normative conformity.

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Bibb Latané's concept of "strength" in social impact theory refers to the importance or significance of the influencing group to the individual. In this case, peers have more influence on teenagers because they are perceived as more important or relevant than parents during this stage of life.

Teenagers Are Often More Susceptible to Influence Attempts from Peers