In Solomon Asch's Study, Which Factor INCREASED the Rate of Conformity

question 213

Multiple Choice

In Solomon Asch's study, which factor INCREASED the rate of conformity?

• A) The task difficulty was increased.
• B) The confederates were all adults.
• C) The number of confederates increased.
• D) The participants were given two chances at responding.

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