Asch: Procedure

Sample

• 123 white American males from universities 
• Volunteered - payed $3 
• Told taking part in a pyschological experiment - not told details

Original procedure

• Lab experiment 
• Naive pt joined group 6-8 young men (confederates) around a table
• Always sat last or next to last - so hear confed's answers first
• Task - match one of 3…