Solomon Asch designed an experiment in which participants made judgements about the length of lines. He was studying_________?
Correct answer: D. Conformity
- A. Compliance
- B. Obedience
- C. Rule making
- D. Conformity
Explanation
Asch’s line-judgment experiment showed that people may give an obviously incorrect answer to match a group’s judgment. This demonstrated conformity, not obedience or compliance.
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