Question 1

Which of the following best describes the main finding of Solomon Asch's line study on conformity?

Accepted Answer

People will choose a wrong answer to conform with a group, even when the correct answer is obvious.

Question 2

In the Asch line study, what percentage of participants conformed to the wrong answer at least once?

Accepted Answer

About 32\% of participants conformed at least once.

Question 3

Which factor is most likely to increase conformity according to Asch's findings?

Accepted Answer

A unanimous majority.

Question 4

Normative social influence is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

Conforming to be liked and accepted by others.

Question 5

Which scenario best illustrates informational social influence?

Accepted Answer

A new employee copies the work habits of experienced colleagues, assuming they know the correct way to do things.

Question 6

According to Asch's study, what effect does the presence of a dissenter have on conformity?

Accepted Answer

It decreases conformity.

Question 7

Which equation best represents the relationship between group size and conformity, based on Asch's findings?

Accepted Answer

$Conformity \propto Group\ Size$

Question 8

A person is asked to state which line matches a target line while surrounded by a group of friends who all give the same wrong answer. What type of social influence is most likely at play?

Accepted Answer

Normative social influence

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a factor that increases conformity?

Accepted Answer

Presence of a dissenter

Question 10

Devon is in a group of 6 friends. 5 of them want Thai food, which Devon doesn't really like. One other friend votes for Italian instead. According to Asch's findings, what is Devon most likely to do?

Accepted Answer

Devon will feel less pressure to conform and may choose Italian.

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why people conform in ambiguous situations?

Accepted Answer

They believe the group has more accurate information.

Question 12

In the Asch line study, what was the main variable manipulated by the experimenter?

Accepted Answer

The number of confederates giving the wrong answer.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of low conformity?

Accepted Answer

Eve and her best friend are picking a movie.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the nature of public versus private responses in conformity?

Accepted Answer

Public responses increase conformity.

Question 15

Which of the following best illustrates the concept of groupthink?

Accepted Answer

A group of friends all agree on a restaurant even though some secretly disagree.

Question 16

If the probability of a participant conforming in a single trial is $p = 0.32$, what is the probability that a participant will NOT conform in two independent trials?

Accepted Answer

$(1 - 0.32)^2 = 0.4624$

Question 17

Which of the following is most likely to decrease conformity in a group setting?

Accepted Answer

Making responses private.

Question 18

Which type of social influence is most likely responsible when someone changes their behavior to match a group because they believe the group knows better?

Accepted Answer

Informational social influence

Question 19

In Asch's study, what was the role of the confederates?

Accepted Answer

To give predetermined wrong answers to influence the participant.

Question 20

Which of the following best summarizes the conclusion of the Asch line study?

Accepted Answer

Most people will conform to a group, even when the group is clearly wrong.

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