Everyone Is Doing It

Someone participates in conduct they privately believe is wrong because everyone in their group treats it as normal and refusal would result in social exclusion.

• 78% chose: Social pressure provides little reduction in responsibility. (25 people)
• 22% chose: Strong conformity pressure meaningfully reduces responsibility. (7 people)

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