In a classic study on social psychology, researchers wanted to explore the impact of group pressure on individual decision-making, particularly focusing on the phenomenon of conformity. One notable experiment involved participants being asked to judge the length of lines in a group setting, where confederates intentionally gave incorrect answers to see if the participant would conform to the group's incorrect consensus. This experiment is often cited to demonstrate the power of social influence on behavior.
Based on this context, which of the following statements best describes the outcome of this study regarding conformity?