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As I understand groups, the norms associated with them, and how this influences conformity amongst the members. Can someone explain the factors that influence group members to conform to a group's norms, and when will they remain independent? Also, the members that do not conform to ones group norms ever succeed in influencing the rest of the group? why or whynot.

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Over 100 words the explain the factors that influence group members to abide by its norms, or break them.

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Conformity in groups is predicated upon human nature wherein people tend to not want to feel isolated or as an outsider in regard to group norms. Therefore, these factors influence ...

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