In a Group-Influence Task Such as the Line Judging Experiment

question 45

Multiple Choice

In a group-influence task such as the line judging experiment described in the text, a single dissenter can make it more likely that others resist the urge to conform if they:

• A) answer correctly against the majority of the group.
• B) are disrespectful of those holding the majority opinion.
• C) answer incorrectly but against the majority of the group.
• D) are friendly toward the leader of the group.
• E) answer against the majority of the group, whether they are correct or not.

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