Asked by Rafik Tewfik on May 27, 2024

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Subjects in Asch's line-judgment experiment conformed to the group standard when their judgments were observed by others but not when they were made in private. This tendency to conform in public demonstrates

A) social facilitation.
B) overjustification.
C) informational social influence.
D) normative social influence.

Normative Social Influence

The force exerted by others that prompts us to align our actions to be cherished and welcomed by them.

Asch's Line-Judgment Experiment

A study on conformity that demonstrated the power of social pressure on individuals to conform to an incorrect majority view.

  • Comprehend the effects of conformity and the contributing factors.
  • Describe the impact of normative and informational influences from a social perspective on behavior development.
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Ikram UllahJun 02, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The subjects conformed because of the normative social influence, which is the desire to fit in and be accepted by the group. This was evident by the fact that they only conformed when their judgments were observed by others and not when they were made in private.