José is the one student member on his school's board of trustees. At the board's first meeting,José wants to disagree with the others on several issues but in each case decides to say nothing. Studies on conformity suggest all except one of the following are factors in José's not speaking up. Which one is NOT a factor?

A) The board is a large group.
B) The board is prestigious and most of its members are well known.
C) The board members are already aware that José and the student body disagree with them on these issues.
D) Because this is the first meeting José has attended,he feels insecure and not fully competent.

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Daniel Chong · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  If the board members are already aware that José and the student body disagree with them on these issues, it could actually make him feel more comfortable speaking up since his opposition is already expected. The other options are all possible factors contributing to José's decision to not speak up.

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