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What are some characteristics of conformists?

Which is most indicative of conformist behavior? Why?

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1. What are some characteristics of conformists? Which is most indicative of conformist behavior? Why?

Conformism means the that an individual is willing to suspend her or his self-determined actions or opinions in favor of obedience to the mandates or conventions of one's peer-group, or deference to the imposed norms of a supervening ...

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