Asch Conformity Study and Group Behavior

Very Hard Psychology Social Psychology

In a landmark study, social psychologist Solomon Asch conducted an experiment to examine the influence of group pressure on individual judgment. Participants were asked to identify which line from a set of three lines matched a target line in length. However, all but one of the participants were confederates who had been instructed to unanimously give incorrect answers. This study highlighted important concepts in social psychology. Based on the principles observed in Asch's experiment, which of the following statements best summarizes the phenomenon of conformity and its implications for group behavior?

Conformity leads individuals to act against their own beliefs due to the desire for social acceptance, regardless of social context.

Individuals conform primarily to gain social approval, but this behavior diminishes when they are aware of the confederates' deception.

Conformity demonstrates that group influence is primarily driven by the majority's opinion, undermining individual reasoning or expertise.

Individuals are likely to conform when they lack confidence in their own answers, particularly in ambiguous situations.

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