Which term describes the tendency to imitate the behavior of those around you instead of relying on personal judgment?

• A. Moral Pluralism
• B. Conformity Bias
• C. Moral Myopia
• D. Ethical Fading

Answer: (B)

Conformity bias describes the tendency to take cues from those around you and align your judgments with group norms rather than trusting your own analysis. When you’re unsure or under social pressure, it’s common to look to colleagues or the crowd for what to think or do, and that shared behavior or opinion can feel safer or more acceptable than going your own way. The other terms refer to different ethical ideas: moral pluralism is about accepting multiple valid moral viewpoints, moral myopia is a short-sighted focus that misses ethical issues, and ethical fading happens when ethical considerations slip from awareness because attention is drawn to other factors. So, the behavior described—imitating others instead of relying on personal judgment—fits conformity bias.