Children may initially conform to peer group attitudes that may be prejudiced,merely to get rewards or avoid punishments but eventually they will:
A) Get tired of being forced to think one way and decide on their own beliefs, attitudes or norms about behavior
B) Get tired of this group and find another that fits their beliefs, attitudes and norms about behavior more closely
C) Come to accept as their own the conforming beliefs, attitudes and norms about behavior
D) Become neutral about the prejudices expressed by the group

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Children may initially conform to peer group attitudes to avoid punishment or gain rewards, but over time, this repeated behavior and exposure can lead to internalization, where they genuinely adopt these attitudes and norms as their own. This process is supported by various psychological theories, including social learning theory, which suggests that people can learn new behaviors by observing others, especially if those behaviors seem to be rewarded.

Children May Initially Conform to Peer Group Attitudes That May