The Effect of Unanimity on Conformity in the Asch Line

question 12

Multiple Choice

The effect of unanimity on conformity in the Asch line judging paradigm can be broken by one dissenter if:

• A) the dissenter gives a correct answer that is different from the group
• B) the dissenter gives a wrong answer, but it is different from the group
• C) both A and B are correct
• D) the location of the experiment is a run-down factory rather than a college lab

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Definitions:

Deindividuation

A psychological state characterized by reduced self-awareness and diminished social identity, leading to uninhibited and sometimes antisocial behavior.

Validity Effect

The tendency to believe information is correct or valid simply because it has been repeated many times.

Cognitive Dissonance

A psychological discomfort experienced when holding two or more conflicting cognitions (beliefs, attitudes, or behaviors).

Groupthink

A psychological phenomenon that occurs within a group of people when the desire for harmony or conformity in the group results in an irrational or dysfunctional decision-making outcome.