Asch & Variables Affecting Conformity (AQA A-Level Psychology): Quizzes
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What is conformity?
What is conformity?
Changing beliefs to match a group
In Asch's study, how many confederates were in each group of six people?
In Asch's study, how many confederates were in each group of six people?
Five confederates
What percentage of responses conformed to the incorrect majority in Asch's study?
What percentage of responses conformed to the incorrect majority in Asch's study?
36.8%
What proportion of participants conformed at least once during the experiment?
What proportion of participants conformed at least once during the experiment?
75%
How many confederates were needed for conformity to rise by approximately 30%?
How many confederates were needed for conformity to rise by approximately 30%?
Three or more
When a dissenter gave the correct answer, conformity dropped from 32% to what level?
When a dissenter gave the correct answer, conformity dropped from 32% to what level?
5.5%
Why does conformity increase when tasks become more difficult?
Why does conformity increase when tasks become more difficult?
Informational social influence
Which strength relates to Asch's use of standardised procedures and controlled conditions?
Which strength relates to Asch's use of standardised procedures and controlled conditions?
High internal validity
What sampling issue limits the generalisability of Asch's findings?
What sampling issue limits the generalisability of Asch's findings?
Only male American undergraduates tested
Why might Asch's 1950s study have inflated conformity rates?
Why might Asch's 1950s study have inflated conformity rates?
McCarthyist era valued conformity