Asch- Conformity Flashcards
(10 cards)
What year did this study take place?
1951
How many ptts took part?
123 (male)
On how many trials did the confederates give the incorrect answer?
12/18
What was the average conformity rate?
33%
How many ptts confirmed at least once?
75%
How many ptts never conformed?
25%
How many ptts conformed every time?
5%
Give three evaluation points for this study
E.g. highly controlled lab study
Biased sample (all white middle classed men)
Low ecological validity/ low mundane realism
What did the average conformity drop to when:
a) there was only one confederate
b) two confederates
c) three conferderates
a) 3%
b) 13%
c) 32%
What did the average conformity drop to when:
a) one confederate says the right answer too
b) one confederate says a different incorrect answer to the majority?
a) 5%
b) 9%
