On the first day of high school, Cindy wasn't sure what to wear. Ultimately, she decided to wear a pair of jeans. However, when she got to school, she saw that all the other girls were wearing skirts. When Cindy went home for lunch, she changed into a skirt before returning to school. Cindy's behavior best illustrates the importance of:

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Cindy's decision to change her outfit after observing what other girls were wearing reflects informational social influence, which is the tendency for people to conform to the behavior of others because they believe that others have more knowledge or information than they do. In this case, Cindy likely believed that the other girls knew what was appropriate to wear to school, and she adjusted her behavior accordingly.

On the First Day of High School, Cindy Wasn't Sure