Conformity: Asch’s research

• How did Asch's study demonstrate normative social influence?

  Participants conformed to avoid social rejection
• What criticism did Perrin and Spencer have about Asch's study?

  It lacks temporal validity for modern society
• What cultural bias was found in Asch's research?

  Collectivist societies showed more conformity
• What is a potential issue with the generalizability of Asch's findings?

  It may not apply to real-life situations
• What is a dispositional explanation for conformity?

  Personality traits influencing conformity likelihood
• How does an internal locus of control affect conformity?

  It decreases the likelihood of conformity
• Why is it difficult to determine the cause of conformity?

  Motivations may be unclear to the individual
• What is the role of social approval in conformity?

  It drives individuals to conform for acceptance
• How can Asch's findings be used to evaluate conformity explanations?

  They support normative social influence in clear tasks
• What happens to conformity rates when task difficulty increases?

  Conformity rates significantly increase
• What is the significance of the Ash experiment in psychology?

  It illustrates the power of group influence
• What is the impact of writing responses in secret on conformity?

  It reduces the fear of social rejection
• How do personality traits affect conformity?

  Some traits increase or decrease conformity likelihood
• What is the relationship between conformity and social identity?

  Conformity can strengthen social identity
• How does the desire for correctness influence conformity?

  It drives individuals to seek accurate information
• What is the significance of the Ash experiment's findings for understanding conformity?

  They provide insight into social influence dynamics
• What is the effect of ambiguity on conformity rates?

  Increased ambiguity leads to higher conformity
• How does the presence of allies affect conformity rates?

  It significantly reduces conformity rates
• What is the role of social pressure in conformity?

  It influences individuals to change behavior
• How does conformity relate to group dynamics?

  Conformity is influenced by group norms and pressures
• What is the impact of cultural background on conformity?

  Cultural background influences conformity levels
• How does the Ash experiment contribute to our understanding of social influence?

  It highlights the effects of group pressure on behavior
• What is the significance of the term "mundane realism" in conformity studies?

  It refers to how realistic the study is to real life
• How does the desire for social approval affect conformity behavior?

  It increases the likelihood of conforming to norms
• What is the relationship between conformity and ethical considerations in research?

  Conformity studies must consider participant welfare
• How does the Ash experiment illustrate the concept of social influence?

  It shows how group dynamics affect individual choices
• What is the significance of the term "social identity" in conformity?

  It relates to how individuals align with group norms
• How does the Ash experiment inform our understanding of peer pressure?

  It demonstrates the power of group consensus
• What is the role of situational factors in conformity?

  They can significantly influence conformity rates
• How does the Ash experiment relate to modern social behavior?

  It provides insights into contemporary conformity issues
• What is the significance of the term "social influence" in psychology?

  It encompasses how group dynamics affect behavior
• How does the Ash experiment contribute to our understanding of social norms?

  It illustrates how norms can dictate behavior
• What is the impact of group size on conformity rates?

  Increased group size can increase conformity
• How does the Ash experiment illustrate the concept of peer pressure?

  It shows how individuals conform to avoid rejection
• What is the significance of the Ash experiment for understanding social behavior?

  It highlights the influence of group dynamics
• How does the Ash experiment relate to the concept of social acceptance?

  It demonstrates the lengths individuals go for acceptance
• What is the role of social norms in conformity?

  They guide individuals on acceptable behavior
• How does the Ash experiment inform our understanding of social influence in groups?

  It shows how group consensus affects individual decisions
• What is the significance of the Ash experiment for understanding conformity in different cultures?

  It provides insights into cultural variations in conformity
• How does the Ash experiment relate to the concept of social pressure?

  It illustrates how social pressure can dictate behavior