asch

• What was the focus of Asch's classic study?

  Conformity using line judgment tasks
• How many participants were in Asch's study?

  123 male undergraduate students
• What was the result of Asch's study regarding conformity?

  75% conformed at least once
• What does unanimity mean in the context of conformity?

  All group members give the same answer
• What was the key finding regarding group size in Asch's study?

  Three is the optimal number for conformity
• How does task difficulty affect conformity?

  Conformity increases with task difficulty
• What is a major criticism of Asch's study?

  Lacks ecological validity and mundane realism