The Findings of Asch's Study on Conformity Would Have Led

question 51

Multiple Choice

The findings of Asch's study on conformity would have led him to reject his original theory that:

• A) people can conform even when they do not believe the group is correct.
• B) housewives will be more persuaded to cook with offal if there is an established group norm.
• C) if the object of judgement is unambiguous, people will not be influenced by the group.
• D) people may conform because they believe their perceptions must be inaccurate and the group is correct.

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