Variables Affecting Conformity (Asch) Flashcards
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Group Size
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• Asch found very little conformity with 1 or 2 confederates.
• With 3, conformity rose to 30%
• The larger a group, the more likely someone is to conform.
2
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Unanimity
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if 1 person in the group chose the right answer, it made it easier for others to stick to their own correct choice instead of going along with the wrong group answer.
Having just one supporter who picks the right option can help reduce the urge to follow the majority.
3
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Difficult Of Task
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In Asch’s study, the difficulty of the task was a variable that influenced conformity.
The task itself was not complex, BUT the pressure to conform to incorrect group answers made it challenging for participants.
