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:

Control Arm

A suspension component in a vehicle that connects the chassis to the wheel hub, allowing for motion while also maintaining alignment.

Belt-driven

Refers to a mechanism where a belt is used to transfer motion and power between pulleys or gears in various mechanical systems.

Hydraulic Pump

A device that converts mechanical energy and motion into hydraulic fluid power.

Gear Box

A casing containing the gears in a mechanical system, facilitating the transmission of power and allowing for speed/torque changes.