Vince has always believed children deserve the best prenatal care available. During a class discussion, he hears the first of several speakers express very negative attitudes toward spending tax money on prenatal care for the poor. When it is his turn to speak, he voices an opinion more in keeping with the previous speakers. Vince's behavior is an example of ________.

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Vince's behavior of expressing an opinion in line with the previous speakers despite his own beliefs shows conformity. He has conformed to the group's opinion against spending tax money on prenatal care for the poor. Compliance is following a request or demand from someone in authority, while obedience is following orders from someone in authority. Persuasion involves trying to change someone's opinion or behavior through convincing arguments.

Vince Has Always Believed Children Deserve the Best Prenatal Care