An individual who notices several fellow runners using a new brand of running shoe and purchases a pair because they seem to be working well has engaged in _________________ conformity.

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The individual in this scenario is conforming to the behavior of the fellow runners because they believe that the new shoes are working well and may benefit their own running performance. This type of conformity based on the desire to obtain accurate information is called informational conformity. Compliance conformity is when someone conforms to a behavior to gain a reward or avoid punishment. Identification conformity is when a person conforms to a group's behavior because they want to fit in with the group. Determinant conformity is not a recognized term in the field of social psychology.

An Individual Who Notices Several Fellow Runners Using a New