Marcy's friends are going to a new bar in town. Although Marcy does not drink and does not usually go to bars, she decides to go with her friends since she does not want to be left out. This scenario illustrates ____.

A) conformity
B) pluralistic ignorance
C) reciprocity
D) diffusion of responsibility

Conformity

The process by which individuals adjust their behaviors, beliefs, or attitudes to align with the norms of a group or society.

Pluralistic Ignorance

A psychological state where a majority of group members privately reject a norm, but assume incorrectly that most others accept it.

New Bar

a recently established establishment that serves alcoholic beverages and often other types of drinks and sometimes food.