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What was the conformity rate found by Asch among participants in the study?
What was the conformity rate found by Asch among participants in the study?
Introducing a dissenter in Asch's study increased conformity rates.
Introducing a dissenter in Asch's study increased conformity rates.
False
What is the ideal group size for achieving conformity according to Asch's findings?
What is the ideal group size for achieving conformity according to Asch's findings?
three
The presence of a ______ reduced conformity rates to 5.5% in Asch's study.
The presence of a ______ reduced conformity rates to 5.5% in Asch's study.
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Match the following factors to their corresponding impact on conformity in Asch's study:
Match the following factors to their corresponding impact on conformity in Asch's study:
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What ethical concern was raised regarding Asch's study?
What ethical concern was raised regarding Asch's study?
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What type of individuals exhibited lower conformity rates, as found in Asch's variations?
What type of individuals exhibited lower conformity rates, as found in Asch's variations?
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Asch's study was free from cultural bias since it involved participants from diverse backgrounds.
Asch's study was free from cultural bias since it involved participants from diverse backgrounds.
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Study Notes
Asch's Conformity Study
- Participants: 50 male college students
- Procedure: Participants were shown a line and asked to match it to a comparison line. Confederates intentionally gave incorrect answers.
- Conformity Rate: 32% of participants conformed to the incorrect majority opinion, whereas only 1% did so in a control group. Most participants conformed to fit in.
Variations of the Study
- Size of the Majority: 3 confederates was most effective, larger groups didn't increase conformity significantly.
- Presence of a Dissenter: A dissenting participant decreased conformity to 5.5%.
- Task Difficulty: More difficult tasks led to higher conformity rates.
- Demographic Variations: Math and science students showed lower conformity, young offenders matched conformity rates of the group when confederates were prison guards.
Strengths of the Study
- High Internal Validity: Strict control over variables.
- Pre-Experiment Testing: Participants were pre-tested to ensure they knew the correct answers.
- Ethical Considerations: Participants could withdraw and were debriefed.
Limitations of the Study
- Ethical Concerns: Deception may have caused psychological harm.
- Sample Limitations: The sample (American males) limits generalizability.
- Cultural Bias: Cultural differences affect conformity rates.
- Lack of Ecological Validity: The lab setting limits the study's real-world applicability.
Conclusion
- Asch's study provides insights into social influence and group dynamics. However, its limitations in terms of sample diversity and ecological validity highlight the need for further research.
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Description
Explore the intricacies of Asch's Conformity Study, which examined how individuals conform to group pressure, even when faced with incorrect majority opinions. Discover the variations in conformity based on group size, presence of dissenters, and task difficulty, as well as the strengths of the study's design.
