A group is most likely to tolerate deviation from a group's conformity norms by which of the following individuals?
A) a high status individual who does not care about the social rewards the group provides
B) a high status individual who is tightly integrated into the group's social structure
C) a low status individual who has only recently entered the group
D) a low status individual who strongly wishes to integrate within the group
E) a low status individual who is not well regarded by the rest of the group

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A high status individual who does not care about the social rewards the group provides is the most likely to tolerate deviation from a group's conformity norms, as they are not as reliant on the group for social status and therefore may not feel as strong of a need to conform to the group's norms. This individual also may be more confident in their own beliefs and less concerned with the opinions of others in the group.

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