Yielding to real or imagined social pressure defines which of the following terms?

A) cognitive dissonance
B) obedience
C) groupthink
D) conformity

Conformity

The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or societal standards.

Cognitive Dissonance

The psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or values).

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon where the desire for harmony or conformity in a group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.