In Solomon Asch's Study on Conformity, the Number of Confederates

question 189

Multiple Choice

In Solomon Asch's study on conformity, the number of confederates was found to have a significant impact on the participants' likelihood of giving an incorrect answer. How many confederates did Asch find maximized the likelihood of conformity occurring?

• A) 2
• B) 3
• C) 6
• D) 12

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