Solomon Asch's experiments on group conformity demonstrate:
A) that people are more reluctant to conform to group pressure if they have lots of money.
B) how women are more susceptible to group pressure than men.
C) how powerful the influence of a group can be on an individual.
D) the power of leadership on people's decisions.

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Asch's experiments showed that even when participants knew their own responses were correct, they often conformed to the incorrect answers given by the rest of the group. This demonstrates the powerful influence of group pressure on individual behavior. The experiments did not address the influence of money or gender, nor did they focus on the power of leadership on decision-making.

Solomon Asch's Experiments on Group Conformity Demonstrate