As Observed by Asch (1956), the Optimal Number of Confederates

question 59

Multiple Choice

As observed by Asch (1956) , the optimal number of confederates, above which conformity did not significantly increase, was

• A) 1 or 2.
• B) 3 or 4.
• C) 5 or 6.
• D) 7 or 8.

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