A very strong cultural norm dictates that males should be taller than their female mates. There are visible reminders, such as dress, as to the authority's status and power.
People are basically gullible, and they are easily persuaded to do most anything.
The initial commands are relatively small, and only later do the demands become excessive. Deviating from the behavior of the majority is nonproductive. In calling sports decisions, umpires and referees rarely change their decisions as a result of a player's objection. Informational influence is more likely to occur a. when a group discusses factual information b. when a group discusses a value judgment c. when a group is highly cohesive d. when a group is made up of people with different expertise 33. The minority should avoid positions consistent with current social trends.