In a Conformity Experiment by Deutsch and Gerard (1955), Which

question 29

Multiple Choice

In a conformity experiment by Deutsch and Gerard (1955) , which of the following caused people to be more susceptible to group pressure?

• A) When they were uncertain in their judgement, the group had a goal, and they had visual contact with the group
• B) When they were certain in their judgement, there was no group pressure, and they had visual contact with the group
• C) When they were uncertain in their judgement, there was no group pressure, and they were isolated in their cubicles
• D) When they were certain in their judgement, the group had no goal, and they were isolated in their cubicles

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