Asked by Kaitlyn Brooks on Jun 12, 2024
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Asch's studies revealed that people conform to the opinions and behaviors of other people
A) only when there is no objective right or wrong.
B) only when they realize that they have no basis for an opinion of their own.
C) only when there is some ambiguity about what is right or wrong.
D) even when they know the other people's opinion is wrong.
Asch's Studies
A series of experiments conducted by Solomon Asch that demonstrated the impact of group pressure on conformity.
Conformity
The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, policies, or societal expectations.
Objective Right
A principle or standard of behavior that is universally accepted as correct or moral, independent of individual thought or opinion.
- Analyze the social and psychological factors that influence conformity, including the context of ambiguity.
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Sunil SodhaiJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Asch's conformity experiments demonstrated that individuals would conform to a group's incorrect answer to a clear, objective question, showing that people will conform even when they are aware that the group's opinion is wrong.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the social and psychological factors that influence conformity, including the context of ambiguity.