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Asch's line experiment, conducted by Solomon Asch in the 1950s, is a classic study in social psychology that demonstrates the power of conformity. It highlights how social pressure can lead individuals to doubt their own perceptions and conform to the majority, even when the answer is blatantly obvious.
Asch's experiment doesn't directly apply conformity pressure in a practical setting, but the findings inform our understanding of conformity in various situations. Here are some examples:
Imagine you're part of Asch's experiment. A line length comparison task is presented. Everyone else in the room (who are actually actors) claims a clearly shorter line matches a longer line. Despite the obvious difference, you might feel pressure to conform and agree with the incorrect majority, even if you know it's wrong. This highlights the power of social influence.
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