Asch research

• What did Lucas et al. (2006) find regarding ISI?


  They found greater conformity to incorrect answers when problems were difficult.
• What was the main finding of Asch's (1951) research on conformity?


  75% of participants conformed at least once, with an average conformity rate of 36.8%.
• What was the procedure used in Asch's conformity experiment?


  Participants were shown two cards and asked to match a standard line with comparison lines.
• How did group size affect conformity in Asch's study?


  Conformity increased with group size but leveled off after three confederates.
• How did task difficulty influence conformity in Asch's study?


  Conformity increased when the task was made more difficult.
• What are the variations in Asch's research and their findings?


  1. Group size: Conformity increased with 3 confederates, leveling off after that.
  2. Unanimity: Presence of a dissenting confederate reduced conformity significantly.
  3. Task difficulty: Increased difficulty led to higher conformity due to ambiguity.
• What was the main finding regarding group size in Asch's conformity studies?


  Conformity increased with group size, but only up to a point, leveling off when the majority was greater than three.
• How does unanimity affect conformity according to Asch's studies?


  The greatest degree of conformity occurred when the majority was unanimous.
• What happens to conformity when task difficulty increases?


  Conformity increases because the situation becomes more ambiguous.
• What does the increase in conformity under difficult tasks suggest about social influence?


  It suggests that informational social influence plays a greater role when tasks are harder.
• What are the key terms related to Asch's conformity studies?


  • Group size
  • Unanimity
  • Task difficulty
• What did Perrin and Spencer (1980) find when they repeated Asch's study?


  Only one student conformed in a total of 396 trials.
• Why might engineering students have conformed less in Perrin and Spencer's study?


  They may have felt more confident about measuring lines than the original sample.
• How does the time period of Asch's research affect its findings on conformity?


  It suggests that the Asch effect may not be consistent across time, as society has changed since the 1950s.
• What limitation does the artificial situation of Asch's study present?


  It means that the findings may not generalize to everyday situations.
• How do collectivist cultures differ from individualist cultures in terms of conformity?


  Collectivist cultures tend to have higher conformity rates because they prioritize group needs over individual needs.
• What ethical issue arose from the deception in Asch's study?


  Participants were deceived into thinking the confederates were genuine participants.
• What researcher did the measure 3 line experiment

  Asch
• Who repeated Asch's original study with engineering students in the UK?

  Perrin and Spencer
• What was the outcome of Perrin and Spencer's study regarding conformity among engineering students?


  Only one student conformed in a total of 396 trials
• Why might engineering students have conformed less than the original sample in Asch's study?


  They felt more confident about measuring lines
• How does the time period of Asch's research potentially affect conformity levels?


  The 1950s were possibly a more conformist time in America
• What is a limitation of the artificial situation and task in Asch's study?


  Participants may have gone along with the demands due to demand characteristics
• Why might the task of identifying lines in Asch's study not reflect real-life group dynamics?

  The task was trivial and did not resemble everyday group interactions so participants may have displayed demand characteristics
• What is a limitation regarding the application of Asch's findings to different genders?


  Only men were tested, and women might be more conformist
• How do collectivist cultures differ from individualist cultures in terms of conformity?


  Collectivist cultures have higher conformity rates due to group importance
• What does Bond and Smith (1996) suggest about conformity in collectivist cultures?


  Conformity levels are sometimes higher than Asch found
• What are the ethical issues related to Asch's study?


  • Participants were deceived about the nature of the study
  • They believed confederates were genuine participants
  • Ethical costs must be weighed against the benefits of the study
• Why is the deception in Asch's study considered a limitation?


  It raises ethical concerns about participant consent and trust
• What did Ghee and Teevan (1967) find about students high in need of affiliation?


  They were more likely to conform.
• why is asch research being a child of its time a weakness


  perrin and spencer found less conformity in 1980's than 1950's