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Conformity is the act of adhering to social norms, values, or expectations. It can be observed in various forms, including compliance, identification, internalization, and internalization. Compliance involves following rules or norms without necessarily believing in them, while identification occurs when individuals adopt the attitudes or behaviors of a group to gain approval or avoid rejection. Internalization happens when individuals accept and internalize the values and norms of a group, leading to a change in their personal beliefs and attitudes. Conformity can be influenced by factors such as group size, group cohesion, and the individual's desire for approval or to avoid punishment. It plays a significant role in social dynamics, shaping individual behaviors and group cohesion. However, excessive conformity can also lead to groupthink, where individuals prioritize group harmony over critical thinking, potentially resulting in poor decisions. Conformity is a complex phenomenon that has been extensively studied in social psychology, with implications for various aspects of human behavior and social interactions.