How Did Asch Induce Conformity in His Studies Involving Judgments

question 93

Multiple Choice

How did Asch induce conformity in his studies involving judgments of line length?

• A) An authority figure urged participants to select a certain line.
• B) Participants discussed the problem and came to a group consensus.
• C) An attractive confederate of the opposite sex persuaded the participants.
• D) Several accomplices gave incorrect answers before the true participant answered.

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Definitions:

Time-Consuming

Requiring a great deal of time to complete, often more than what is considered reasonable or necessary.

Negotiation/Mediation

A process where disputing parties come together to discuss their differences with the aim of reaching an agreement, with mediation involving a neutral third party to assist.

ADR

Alternative Dispute Resolution, a range of processes used to resolve conflicts outside of traditional court proceedings.

Court Adjudication

The legal process by which a judge reviews the evidence and arguments presented by the parties to make a formal decision or judgment.