Solomon Asch's Experiments Showed That His Subjects' Greatest Tendency to Conform

question 12

Multiple Choice

Solomon Asch's experiments showed that his subjects' greatest tendency to conform in giving incorrect responses occurred when they were outnumbered by

• A) a unanimous majority of three.
• B) a unanimous majority of seven.
• C) a majority of fourteen but with one other dissenter.
• D) any unanimous majority as long as it was greater than four.

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Definitions:

Femoral Artery

A major blood vessel of the lower limb, supplying oxygenated blood to the leg.

External Iliac

A major artery that originates from the common iliac artery to supply blood to the lower limb.

Infarct

An area of tissue that has died due to a lack of blood supply, often a result of obstruction in the blood vessels supplying the area.

Ischemia

A condition characterized by insufficient blood flow to a part of the body, leading to a shortage of oxygen and nutrients that can cause damage or dysfunction.