Solomon Asch Asked People to Identify Which of Three Comparison

question 26

Multiple Choice

Solomon Asch asked people to identify which of three comparison lines was identical to a standard line. His research was designed to study

• A) the mere exposure effect.
• B) the fundamental attribution error.
• C) social facilitation.
• D) conformity.

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