Question

Catherine likes the name she was given, but wishes it were shorter. She decides to start going by the new name of Cathy. It's cute, short, easier to say, and more like the names of her friends. Cathy feels like her name fits in now. Which term describes why Catherine shortened her name?A. bystander effect
B. diffusion of responsibility
C. social facilitation
D. conformity

Answer 1

Answer:

D. conformity

Explanation:

Conformity is when you change your behavior, belief, style, etc. to fit in. An example of conformity = everyone in your art class had a breen (bright green) bowlcut-y mullet so you decided to get one too!

So, D. would be the correct answer!