Question: Which of the following is likely to increase conformity? Select the best answer. Answer The nature of the response: responses that are made publicly about a topic that the participant is knowledgeable or passionate about increases social responsibility and, thus, the conformity. The nature of the response: responses that are made privately, such as a secret ballot, increase the social demands and, thus, the conformity. The nature of the response: responses that are made publicly, or can be connected to the participant directly, increase the social pressure and, thus, the conformity.