social influence

• What was the main aim of Asch's study?

  To investigate conformity in response to group pressure
• How did Asch conduct his experiment?

  By showing participants two cards with lines and asking them to match one
• What percentage of participants agreed with the wrong answer given by actors in Asch's study?

  36.8%
• What ethical issue arose from Asch's study regarding participant consent?

  Participants could not give full consent as they were unaware of the actors
• What is a significant weakness of Asch's study related to its sample population?

  It only tested American students, affecting the validity of the results
• Why might cultural differences impact the validity of Asch's study results?

  Cultural differences can influence conformity behaviors
• What are the main weaknesses of Asch's study?

  • Lack of full consent from participants
  • Only tested on American students
  • Results may lack validity due to cultural differences