According to Wilder (1977) , who from the following will be more influential?

A) A group of five friends who turned up to the experiment together
B) The University of Sydney indoor soccer team of four players
C) Three other independent participants who appear to have the same opinion
D) Four business students studying the same topic on how to cook

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Tekeatha Blackmon · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  Wilder (1977) suggests that individuals who are perceived as independent but share the same opinion are more influential than those who are seen as part of a cohesive group. This is because their agreement on an issue is seen as more genuine and not influenced by group dynamics.

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