Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms or expectations. It often occurs in social situations where individuals feel pressure to fit in or be accepted by others. This can happen in various contexts, such as in schools, workplaces, or social gatherings, where people may change their opinions or actions to align with those around them. There are different types of conformity, including compliance, where individuals go along with the group publicly but maintain their private beliefs, and internalization, where they genuinely adopt the group's beliefs as their own. Understanding conformity helps explain how social influence shapes individual behavior and decision-making.