A typical subject in Asch's conformity study would be LEAST likely to exhibit conformity when
A) the group size was three and all other group members selected the same incorrect choice.
B) the group size was five and all other group members selected the same incorrect choice.
C) the group size was six and one group member selected the correct choice.
D) the group size was ten and all other group members selected the same incorrect choice.

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Asch's conformity study showed that conformity increased with group size up to a point, and then leveled off. The group size of six with one member selecting the correct choice provides some dissenting opinion, making it easier for the participant to deviate from the group. In contrast, the other options present larger and more unanimous groups, which are more likely to induce conformity. Therefore, option C is the least likely scenario for the participant to exhibit conformity.

A Typical Subject in Asch's Conformity Study Would Be LEAST