Questions: Question 6 of 10 Pammen didft thint much of the war in Iraq, but after he heard a general explain the situation, he decided he was for it. This is an example of A. minority influence. B. normative influence C. situational influence. D. informational influence.

Question 6 of 10
Pammen didft thint much of the war in Iraq, but after he heard a general explain the situation, he decided he was for it. This is an example of
A. minority influence.
B. normative influence
C. situational influence.
D. informational influence.
Transcript text: Question 6 of 10 Pammen didft thint much of the war in Iraq, but after he heard a general explain the situation, he decided he was for it. This is an example of A. minority influence. B. normative influence C. situational influence. D. informational influence.
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The answer is D. informational influence.

Explanation
Option A: Minority influence

Minority influence occurs when a smaller group within a larger group influences the majority to accept the minority's beliefs or behaviors. This is not applicable here as the scenario describes an individual's change in opinion after receiving information from an authority figure, not a minority group.

Option B: Normative influence

Normative influence involves changing one's behavior or beliefs to fit in with a group or to be accepted by others. This scenario does not describe a desire to fit in with a group but rather a change in opinion based on new information.

Option C: Situational influence

Situational influence refers to how external circumstances or contexts affect an individual's behavior or decisions. While the general's explanation could be seen as a situational factor, the key aspect here is the information provided, not the situation itself.

Option D: Informational influence

Informational influence occurs when an individual changes their opinion or behavior based on information or evidence provided by others, especially those perceived as knowledgeable or authoritative. In this case, Pammen changed his opinion about the war in Iraq after hearing a general explain the situation, which fits the definition of informational influence.

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