Alex thinks smoking is addictive but other players on his hockey team insist that it's not.Alex is likely to conform to their opinion if

A) he has publicly voiced his opinion on this issue.
B) there is obvious disagreement among team players regarding the issue.
C) he feels insecure in his role as a new member of the team.
D) there are very few team members whom he currently wants to befriend.

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Tommy DeClue · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Alex's feelings of insecurity as a new member of the team make him more likely to conform to the opinion of his teammates in order to gain acceptance and approval. The other factors (publicly voicing his opinion, obvious disagreement, and desire for friendship) may not necessarily influence his conformity in this situation.

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