Conformity, Obedience, and Peer Influence (7B) Practice Test

During a simulated emergency drill, participants are told by a uniformed coordinator to ignore a fire alarm sound because it is “part of the test,” and to remain seated completing forms. Several participants look concerned but continue sitting after the coordinator repeats the instruction. The setup is designed to examine obedience under authoritative command, referencing Milgram’s findings. Which behavior is most consistent with obedience in this scenario?

A peer dynamics study examines study-group decisions. A student believes a practice answer is correct, but three friends confidently insist on a different answer and tease the student for “overthinking.” The student changes their answer during the group discussion, later stating they changed mainly to keep the group harmonious, not because they became convinced. The design is compared to Asch’s work on group influence. Based on the scenario, which behavior is most likely explained by conformity?