Ethical issues + Real world application of Asch study

Question 1

What are the ethical concerns associated with Asch’s experiment?

Answer 1

Some critics have raised ethical concerns about Asch’s experiment, particularly the use of deception and the potential for psychological harm to participants who may have felt pressure to conform to incorrect answers.

Question 2

What are the real-world implications of Asch’s research?

Answer 2

Group decision-making, conformity in political and cultural contexts, and the impact of social media on individual behaviour and attitudes.