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Psychological, Social, and Biological Foundations of Behavior

Understanding Conformity in Social Psychology

Very Easy Psychology Social Psychology

In social psychology, the concept of conformity is often discussed in relation to how individuals adjust their behaviors or beliefs to align with group norms. One classic study that highlights this phenomenon is Solomon Asch's line judgment experiments. In these studies, participants were asked to match the lengths of lines after hearing incorrect responses from confederates. This raised the question of whether individuals would conform to group opinions that contradicted their own perceptions.

Based on the information provided, which of the following statements best exemplifies the principle of conformity?

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