“ Conformity ”

n Asch’s study referenced above, answer the following questions:

• How is the principle of conformity examined?
• When and why do you think the subject in the experiment began to “second guess” himself?
• What are some of the circumstances in the experiment which contribute to “conformity”?
• Why do you think some participants would be more likely to conform than others?
• There are many reasons why people conform. Were you ever in a situation where you had to conform? Why did you feel the need to conform?

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