Ebony thinks the idea her boss has proposed for increasing sales is really stupid.She listens as six of her coworkers praise the idea, and when her boss asks Ebony for her opinion, she says: "The idea is great! I wish I would have thought of it." The process that would best explain why Ebony said the plan was great, even though she thought it was stupid, is:

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Ebony is conforming to the majority opinion of her coworkers, even though she doesn't agree with it herself. This is a classic example of normative social influence, where individuals conform to the expectations of the group in order to fit in and be accepted. Ebony's behavior is driven by a desire to avoid social disapproval or rejection, rather than a genuine belief in the value of her boss's idea.

Ebony Thinks the Idea Her Boss Has Proposed for Increasing