Asked by Kerlane Fleureus on May 30, 2024
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Asch's experiment on conformity demonstrated, to his surprise, that people often
A) resist conformity best when they are in a minority of one.
B) conform most to the opinions of people they like the least.
C) prefer to join groups in which they know their opinions will be outnumbered.
D) conform to others' opinions, even when they know those opinions are wrong.
Group Opinions
The collective beliefs or thoughts of a group of people, often reflecting a consensus or majority viewpoint.
Conformity
The act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to what is considered the societal norm.
Minority Of One
Describes an individual who stands in opposition or holds a different opinion from the rest of a group, often facing pressure to conform.
- Gain insight into the rudimentary principles of conformity, including how group size and complete agreement play a part.
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Ashraf JumonMay 30, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Asch's experiment showed that people often conform to others' opinions, even when they know those opinions are incorrect. Participants in the study were more likely to give an incorrect answer if others in the group gave that same incorrect answer, even if the participant knew it was wrong.
Learning Objectives
- Gain insight into the rudimentary principles of conformity, including how group size and complete agreement play a part.