According to Asch's Pioneering Work on Conformity,which of the Following

question 72

Multiple Choice

According to Asch's pioneering work on conformity,which of the following statements is true?

• A) Groups that unanimously support a position show the least pronounced conformity pressures.
• B) Having just one person present who shares the minority point of view is sufficient to reduce conformity pressures.
• C) Conformity refers to behavior that occurs only in response to direct social pressure.
• D) The more attractive a group appears to its members,the lesser its ability to produce conformity.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive Industries

Industries in which many firms compete by selling products that are similar but not identical, allowing for product differentiation.

Lack of Variety

A situation in a market where there are few different options or types of products available to consumers, potentially leading to decreased consumer satisfaction.

Close Substitute

A product or service that can easily replace another in consumption or use, due to similarities in characteristics or functionalities.

Monopolistic Competitors

Companies that are in a competitive market structure but with differentiated products, allowing them small amounts of market power to set prices.