asch's study L2

• What was the aim of the study?

  To test conformity under majority pressure
• Why were the results of the study important?

  They highlighted influences on group interaction
• What did participants believe they were doing in the study?

  Participating in a visual discrimination task
• What percentage of responses conformed in the critical tasks?

  36.8%
• What were the three reasons for conformity identified in the study?

  Distortion of perception, judgment, and action
• What is meant by 'distortion of perception' in the context of the study?

  Seeing the lines as the majority did
• How did participants publicly respond to the incorrect answers?

  They changed their answers to avoid disapproval
• What was the role of confederates in the study?

  They provided incorrect answers intentionally
• What was the impact of having more confederates present?

  Increased likelihood of conformity
• How did task difficulty influence conformity?

  Increased difficulty led to less conformity
• What did Asch's findings suggest about breaking group consensus?

  It was a main influence on conformity
• What ethical concerns were raised about the study?

  It lacked ecological validity and consent
• What did Lucas et al. (2006) find regarding task difficulty?

  Increased difficulty led to long-term effects
• What situational factors influence conformity?

  Majority influence and task difficulty
• How does gender affect conformity according to the study?

  All participants were male
• What does the term 'demand characteristics' refer to in this context?

  Participants altering behavior due to expectations
• How did the presence of confederates affect participants' responses?

  Increased likelihood of conforming to wrong answers
• What historical context influenced Asch's findings?

  Strong anti-communist sentiment in 1956
• What was the conformity rate when the majority was 1 out of 3?

  Conformity increased to 30%
• How do Asch's findings relate to social pressure?

  People conform under perceived high costs
• What are the main factors influencing conformity according to the study?

  • Majority influence
  • Task difficulty
  • Group consensus
  • Individual differences
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of Asch's study?

  Strengths:

  • Insight into group dynamics
  • Clear demonstration of conformity

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Lacks ecological validity
  • Ethical concerns regarding consent
  • Limited to male participants