Although she likes to wear gold ear-ring very much, Tanmaya removed the same when she joined a school where gold ornaments are not allowed. This social influence is example of
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Correct answer: B. Conformity
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Changing behaviour to fit a group's rules or norms (no gold ornaments) is conformity.
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