Asch Evaluation Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 4 types of validity that his experiment lacks?
A
Temporal
Cultural
Population
Ecological
2
Q
Why does it lack temporal validity?
A
Done in the 50s in the McCarthy era
Very conformist time
3
Q
Why does it lack cultural validity?
A
Done in USA- individualist culture
4
Q
Why does it lack population validity?
A
Done in USA
5
Q
Why does it lack ecological validity?
A
Lab studies
6
Q
What are the ethical problems of his experiment?
A
Deception
No psychological protection from harm
7
Q
Why is the experiment unrepresentative?
A
Male students
