Evaluation of Explanations for Conformity Flashcards
1
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How can Asch’s research be used to evaluate explanations for conformity?
A
In a variation of his original procedure where participants could write their answers down privately rather than giving their judgements out loud, conformity dropped from 37% to 12.5%.
2
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How can Lucas et al’s research support explanations for conformity?
A
His research showed greater conformity on difficult mathematical problems compared to easy ones, particularly when students doubted their mathematical ability.
