Question 1

In the context of Solomon Asch's conformity experiments, what is the primary purpose of showing participants images like the one above, where they must match the length of a line on the left to one of three lines on the right?

Accepted Answer

To measure the effect of group consensus on individual decision-making.

Question 2

According to Asch's findings, what percentage of participants conformed to the group by giving the same incorrect answer at least once?

Accepted Answer

$$75\%$$

Question 3

Which of the following best explains why participants in Asch's experiment sometimes gave incorrect answers, even when the correct answer was obvious?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to avoid group rejection and gain acceptance.

Question 4

In Asch's experiment, what effect did having a confederate give a different answer from the rest of the group have on the participant's likelihood to conform?

Accepted Answer

It decreased conformity by reducing the perception of group consensus.

Question 5

Which methodological feature was essential for Asch's conformity experiment to work as intended?

Accepted Answer

The use of deception to conceal the true purpose of the study.

Question 6

If participants in Asch's experiment were allowed to write their answers instead of stating them aloud, what was the observed effect on conformity?

Accepted Answer

Conformity decreased because participants did not have to express agreement with the group.

Question 7

Which concept from social psychology is best illustrated by the tendency of participants in Asch's experiment to go along with the group even when they know the group is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Conformity

Question 8

In Asch's experiment, which factor was found to be a stronger predictor of behavior: situational or dispositional?

Accepted Answer

Situational factors (social influences)

Question 9

Suppose a participant in Asch's experiment hesitates before giving an answer after hearing the group give incorrect responses. Which explanation best fits this behavior?

Accepted Answer

The participant is experiencing informational influence and doubts their own perception.

Question 10

Which real-world scenario best illustrates the concept of conformity as demonstrated in Asch's experiment?

Accepted Answer

A student changes their answer on a test after seeing the majority of classmates choose a different option.

Social Psychology: Conformity, Obedience, Attribution, and Bystander Intervention

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