What Was the Finding of Sherif's Study (1936) on Conformity

question 39

Multiple Choice

What was the finding of Sherif's study (1936) on conformity when participants were asked to estimate the distance moved by a point of light?

• A) Participants were more accurate when they were alone than when they were in groups.
• B) Participants were more accurate in groups than when they were alone.
• C) As the study progressed, the participants' estimates began to converge with each other.
• D) As the study progressed, the participants' estimates began to diverge from each other.

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Norm

A standard or pattern of social behavior that is typical or expected within a particular group or culture.

Homophily

The tendency of individuals to associate and bond with others who are similar to themselves in characteristics such as beliefs, values, and socioeconomic status.