Our desire to gain others' approval and avoid their rejection most clearly contributes to the powerful influence of
A) social loafing.
B) deindividuation.
C) social norms.
D) mood linkage.

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Social norms refer to the unwritten rules and expectations of behavior that govern social interactions. Our desire for approval and fear of rejection is shaped by these social norms, as we often try to conform to what we perceive as appropriate behavior in order to be accepted by others.

Our Desire to Gain Others' Approval and Avoid Their Rejection