Asch's study findings Flashcards

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What was the rate of conformity in the critical trials

A

On the 12 critical trials the conformity rate was 33%.

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What did participants say when interviewed after

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When participants were interviewed afterwards they said they conformed to avoid rejection which demonstrates normative social influence

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What happened when Asch conducted a controlled condition

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Asch conducted a control condition without the confederates giving wrong answers. Participants made mistakes 1% of the time.

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