aschs study of conformity

Question 1

conformity

Answer 1

change in a persons behaviour or opinions is a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group

Question 2

asch study?

Answer 2

would people conform to the group pressure on a clear unambiguous task - would people go along with the wrong answer

Question 3

method?

Answer 3

visual perception task - 8 confederates - two white cards were displayed - 1 had standard line - second had comparison line - group were asked to match with 18 trials standard line with a comparison line - 12 critical trials - same incorrect response

Question 4

results?

Answer 4

32 percent conform
75 percent conforming at least once

Question 5

conclusion?

Answer 5

people will give incorrect answer due to group pressure