Asch's Conformity Study Quiz
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What was the purpose of the Asch conformity experiments?

  • To analyze the effect of group size on conformity
  • To observe the impact of social influence on decision making
  • To test visual judgment abilities
  • To study how individuals conform to group pressure (correct)

In the Asch conformity experiments, what did the study participants do?

  • Conformed to obviously wrong answers given by others (correct)
  • Ignored the group's responses and gave independent answers
  • Resisted group pressure and gave correct answers
  • Refused to participate in the experiment

Who conducted the first classic study on conformity?

  • Philip Zimbardo
  • Stanley Milgram
  • Leon Festinger
  • Solomon Asch (correct)

What was the task given to the participants in the Asch conformity experiments?

<p>Determine which line on a card was most similar to a single line on another card (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did Asch find about people's willingness in the conformity experiments?

<p>They were willing to ignore reality and give an incorrect answer to conform to the group (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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