Subjects in Asch's Line-Judgment Experiment Conformed to the Group Standard

question 29

Multiple Choice

Subjects in Asch's line-judgment experiment conformed to the group standard when their judgments were observed by others but not when they were made in private. This tendency to conform in public demonstrates

• A) social facilitation.
• B) overjustification.
• C) informational social influence.
• D) normative social influence.

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Definitions:

Making Noise

Producing sound, often loud or disruptive, as a form of communication or as a byproduct of activity.

Weak Leader

An individual in a leadership position who lacks the confidence, skills, or ability to effectively guide and manage a group.

Highly Cohesive

Highly cohesive refers to a group characterized by strong bonds and a high level of commitment among its members, leading to a unified and supportive environment.

Microaggression

Subtle, often unintentional, discriminatory comments or actions directed at members of marginalized groups.