Variations of Asch's original procedure. 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? PsychologyConformityASAQA Created by: SkyCreated on: 06-12-12 20:01 Size of group Conformity increases when size of group increases. Once the group reaches 4-5 people there is little change. Optimal group size is counted as 4. 1 of 4 Non-conforming role model When one person from the group gave a different answer from the others, conformity dropped. The presence of just one confederate that goes against the majority can reduce conformity by 80%. 2 of 4 Difficulty of task When comparison lines were more similar, and the lengths were harder to tell apart, conformity increased. When uncertain, we look for others for conformation. 3 of 4 Giving answers in private Conformity dropped when the participant could write their answer down. Less chance of looking wrong in front of others. 4 of 4
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