1.3.3 Task Difficulty

• What does Task Difficulty refer to?

  How challenging or easy a task is
• Even if you know the correct answer, why might you still conform?

  To fit in and avoid standing out
• What is informational social influence?

  Seeking information from the group for decisions
• Why are people more likely to conform when a task is difficult?

  Because they feel uncertain and seek guidance
• What makes understanding complex physics concepts difficult?

  It involves higher cognitive effort and understanding
• What was the result of Asch's Line Judgment Task?

  Conformity increased with smaller line differences
• What role does task difficulty play in conformity?

  It influences whether you conform to opinions
• What implication can be drawn from Asch's Line Judgment Task results?

  Difficulty makes people trust others more
• What is the focus of the research discussed?

  Task difficulty and its effect on conformity
• What were the key studies mentioned in the research on task difficulty and conformity?

  • Asch's Line Judgment Task (1951)
  • Baron et al. (1996)
• What drives the tendency to conform under difficult tasks?

  Informational social influence motivates conformity
• What is the confidence level associated with difficult tasks in conformity studies?

  Low
• What are the two types of tasks discussed in conformity studies?

  Easy and difficult tasks
• What implication can be drawn from Baron et al.'s study results?

  Uncertainty boosts reliance on group opinions
• What are the influences on conformity in difficult tasks?

  • Task difficulty increases conformity likelihood
  • Informational social influence drives uncertainty
  • Normative social influence affects decision-making
• Why does task difficulty matter in conformity research?

  • Influences reliance on others for information
  • Helps predict when people will conform more
• What was the method used in Baron et al.'s study?

  Participants identified suspects from blurry photos
• What was the result of Baron et al.'s study?

  Conformity rose with harder-to-see photos
• What is the difficulty level of easy tasks in conformity studies?

  Low
• What do the findings on task difficulty's impact on conformity reveal?

  Interesting shifts in people's responses
• Which major study is associated with conformity in easy tasks?

  Asch's line judgment task
• Why is solving a simple math problem considered easy?

  It requires less cognitive effort than complex tasks
• What is the relationship between confidence level and task difficulty in conformity studies?

  Confidence decreases as task difficulty increases
• How do people respond to difficult tasks in terms of conformity?

  They rely more on others for guidance
• What social influence might occur during easy tasks?

  Normative social influence
• In what scenario might a student conform to classmates' answers?

  During a difficult exam question
• Why is it important to know how task difficulty affects conformity?

  It helps understand reliance on others.
• Who conducted studies related to conformity in difficult tasks?

  Asch and Baron
• What are the characteristics that differentiate easy tasks from difficult tasks in conformity studies?

  • Difficulty Level: Low for easy, high for difficult
  • Confidence Level: High for easy, low for difficult
  • Reliance on Group: Less for easy, more for difficult
  • Social Influence Type: Normative for easy, informational for difficult
• What type of social influence is more prevalent during difficult tasks?

  Informational social influence
• What remains a priority for individuals during easy tasks?

  Accuracy
• What was the method used in Asch's Line Judgment Task?

  Participants matched a line with others
• What pattern is observed as task difficulty increases?

  Tendency to conform increases
• How can understanding task difficulty's role help individuals?

  It aids in making informed decisions
• What type of social influence is associated with difficult tasks?

  Informational
• What type of social influence is associated with easy tasks?

  Normative
• How does reliance on the group differ between easy and difficult tasks?

  Less reliance for easy, more for difficult
• How might a worker respond to a complex project?

  By adopting methods of senior colleagues
• Which major study is associated with conformity in difficult tasks?

  Baron et al.'s suspect identification
• Why do group opinions seem more credible during difficult tasks?

  Uncertainty makes them seem credible