In Asch's Classic Experiment,a Standard-Setting Line Was First Presented to Small

question 77

Multiple Choice

In Asch's classic experiment,a standard-setting line was first presented to small groups of people,followed by the presentation of three comparison lines of different lengths.In one condition,three accomplices,posing as students,chose an incorrect answer before the subject could respond.Frequently,the subject would then also select an incorrect response.This result illustrates ________.

• A)the effects of compliance
• B)the low-ball technique
• C)an informational social influence
• D)the absence of individuation tendencies in some participants
• E)the influence of group pressure to conform

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