Asch's Experiment on Conformity Demonstrated, to His Surprise, That People

question 35

Multiple Choice

Asch's experiment on conformity demonstrated, to his surprise, that people often

• A) resist conformity best when they are in a minority of one.
• B) conform most to the opinions of people they like the least.
• C) prefer to join groups in which they know their opinions will be outnumbered.
• D) conform to others' opinions, even when they know those opinions are wrong.

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Definitions:

Bottom-Up Processing

An approach in sensory processing where perception starts with an input stimulus and builds towards a concept, emphasizing the importance of sensory data in object recognition and interpretation.

Sequential Processing

The cognitive ability to process elements in a series or sequence, essential for tasks that require attention to order.

Reverse Order Processing

A strategy or method in which tasks, operations, or processing steps are completed in the opposite sequence from the traditional or expected order.

Subliminal Perception

The registration of sensory input without conscious awareness, often discussed in the context of subtle influences over decisions and behavior.