The major contribution of the Asch study was to demonstrate the impact of:
A)the Hawthorne effect.
B)seating arrangements.
C)group pressures for conformity.
D)status on group performance.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Asch study was a classic experiment in social psychology that demonstrated the power of group pressure to influence individual behavior. In the experiment, participants were asked to match the length of lines on a card, and Confederate participants intentionally provided incorrect answers. The majority of real participants went along with the group and gave the same incorrect answer, demonstrating the impact of group pressures for conformity.

The Major Contribution of the Asch Study Was to Demonstrate