Asch- Conformity Flashcards
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%
