A comedian walks on stage, looks very serious, and starts to destroy large melons with a sledgehammer.At first, no one in the audience is sure what to do, and the entire auditorium is quiet.After a few minutes, however, several people at the back of the room start to laugh.Other people soon join in, and soon the entire audience is laughing loudly as the comedian continues to destroy various types of fruit.This is an example of:

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This scenario describes the social phenomenon of conformity, where individuals adjust their behavior or beliefs to fit social norms or group expectations. The audience initially didn't know how to respond to the comedian's unexpected behavior, but once a few people started laughing, others followed suit, ultimately conforming to the group's reaction.

A Comedian Walks on Stage, Looks Very Serious, and Starts