Aronson describes an experiment in which groups of subjects discuss the punishment appropriate for a juvenile delinquent. In this experiment, subjects best liked a confederate when he played the role of a:
A) person who agreed with the group (conformist)
B) person who disagreed with the group (deviate)
C) person who originally agreed and then came to disagree with the group (lost soul)
D) person who disagreed and then came to agree with the group (slider)

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In the experiment, subjects best liked a confederate when he played the role of a person who agreed with the group, meaning that they preferred a conformist over a deviate or a lost soul/slider. This aligns with conformity bias, where individuals tend to conform to the beliefs and opinions of the group in order to fit in and be accepted.

Aronson Describes an Experiment in Which Groups of Subjects Discuss