A man arrested for driving under the influence must attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in accordance with a court order. He attends the meetings so as to avoid a jail sentence and a hefty fine, but not because he wants to. What do sociologists call this kind of conformity?
A) identification
B) internalization
C) proscription
D) compliance

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This is an example of compliance, which is a type of conformity in which individuals conform to social norms or expectations to avoid negative consequences or gain rewards. The man is attending AA meetings to comply with a court order and avoid punishment, rather than because he internalizes the values or beliefs of AA.

A Man Arrested for Driving Under the Influence Must Attend