The Asch Task Illustrated That

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Asch task illustrated that:

• A) even if it makes them feel uncomfortable, many people are willing to discount their own perceptions rather than go against group consensus.
• B) people stammered and fidgeted before speaking out against group conformity.
• C) people can easily be bullied into changing their minds.
• D) the last person to answer did not feel the need to conform or bow to group pressure.

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