Which of the following best describes the central idea of the text? A Societies can maintain order without any forms of conformity. B People who conform lack individual independence. C People conform in order to fit in based on societal pressure. D Conforming is a conscious decision people make.

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Kelly Mata

21 January, 22:43

Which of the following best describes the central idea of the text? A Societies can maintain order without any forms of conformity. B People who conform lack individual independence. C People conform in order to fit in based on societal pressure. D Conforming is a conscious decision people make.

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Sanai Jimenez · Answer 1

Answer: The best way to describe the central idea of the text from CommonLit "Conformity" is D; Conforming is a conscious decision people make.

Explanation:

There are 3 different types of conformity in everyday life. The first one is when a person conforms to their peers in public, but in private has their own views. The second is identification, this is when a person conforms to a person they highly regard such as a friend, mentor, or even another family member. The third is internalization, this is when a person adapts another's beliefs as their own in public and private.

People conform to others for various reasons, the most common is the fear of being rejected by their peers. Other reasons are to fit in and be liked, to be popular.

This normally happens at the beginning of adolescence but will continue with people of all ages.