In Solomon Asch's Study, Which Factor Increased the Rate of Conformity

question 185

Multiple Choice

In Solomon Asch's study, which factor increased the rate of conformity?

• A) the task difficulty was increased
• B) the confederates were all adults
• C) the number of confederates increased
• D) the participants were given two chances at responding

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Definitions:

Utility Function

A mathematical representation that describes how consumers rank different bundles of goods according to the levels of satisfaction or utility those bundles provide.

Edgeworth Box

A diagram used in economics to show the distribution of resources and to find the optimal allocation for two individuals.

Contract Curve

In economics, it refers to the locus of optimal points of allocation of resources between two parties under the constraints of their respective utility functions.

Pareto Optimal

A state of allocation of resources in which it is impossible to make any one individual better off without making at least one individual worse off.