Asked by kassandra torres on Sep 29, 2024
Asch's findings are noteworthy in that he found that
A) the minority influenced the majority.
B) people were very obedient.
C) a substantial number of people conformed and gave the wrong answer.
D) conformity increased at a constant rate as new members joined the group.
E) people complied,but they did not conform.
Asch's Findings
The results from Solomon Asch’s conformity experiments, demonstrating how individuals often conform to the majority opinion, even when it is obviously incorrect.
- Understand the concept of conformity and its mechanisms in group settings.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the concept of conformity and its mechanisms in group settings.
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