Fran joined a book club in his new city and met close friends through it.He continued to attend the book club because he enjoyed spending time with these friends.One month, everyone else suggested the same book for next time.Although Fran preferred to read a different book, he ultimately conformed to their suggestion in order to remain in the group's good favor.Fran's connection to the book club can best be described as cohesion and _ influence impacted his suggested for next month's book.

A) Social; normative
B) Social; informational
C) Task; normative
D) Task; informational

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Fran joined a book club in his new city and met close friends through it.He continued to attend the book club because he enjoyed spending time with these friends.One month, everyone else suggested the same book for next time.Although Fran preferred to read a different book, he ultimately conformed to their suggestion in order to remain in the group's good favor.Fran's connection to the book club can best be described as __________ cohesion and ___________ influence impacted his suggested for next month's book.

A) Social; normative
B) Social; informational
C) Task; normative
D) Task; informational

Ibrahim Annang · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  Fran's connection to the book club is based on social cohesion as he values spending time with his friends in the group. His influence to conform to the group's suggestion can be described as normative influence, as he conforms in order to be accepted by the group and not risk rejection.

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