https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23 A summary of a classic study in Social Psychology en-us 2023-04-19 17:55:23 UTC 2023-08-25 09:50:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4dd.png gcgs1 https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547737 Solomon Asch was a social psychologist in the 1950s.]]> 2023-04-19 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547737 gcgs1 https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547739 Asch was interested in the study aimed to investigate the extent to which individuals conform to group pressure and change their opinions or behaviors to match those of others. ]]> 2023-04-19 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547739 gcgs1 https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547740 PARTICIPANTS
6 participants in total (excluding the person who flipped the board) = 5 actors who were told what to do + 1 person who was put there and only was told to answer without knowing that 5 others were acting.


PROCEDURE
- 1st phrase: asking 5 people answering which line is equal to the given line. At first 5 actors answered the correct answers, but then they answered the wrong answers.

- 2nd phrase: There will be one more person who played the role of a "partner" and encourage the person (who was not actors)

- 3rd phrase: When there were other people coming they were told to write their answers down the papers instead of verbally responding.]]> 2023-04-19 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547740 gcgs1 https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547741 RESULTS
The Asch conformity experiment conducted by Solomon Asch in the 1950s revealed the strong influence of social pressure on individual behavior. Participants were presented with a simple task of comparing lines, but the majority of the group intentionally provided incorrect answers. The results showed that approximately 75% of participants conformed to the majority's incorrect responses at least once, demonstrating the power of conformity. Factors such as the size of the majority and unanimity of the group influenced conformity rates. However, a notable portion of participants maintained their own judgment, highlighting individual differences in resistance to social pressure. Overall, the study demonstrated the significance of group dynamics and the human tendency to conform, even in situations where it contradicts one's own judgment.
INTERPRETATION
The Asch conformity experiment showed that individuals are prone to conforming to the opinions of a majority, even when they know those opinions are incorrect. The study emphasized the influence of social pressure and the desire to fit in. While many participants conformed, there were individuals who resisted conformity, highlighting individual differences. The experiment shed light on the power of group dynamics and the impact of social norms on individual behavior. Overall, the study deepened our understanding of the complex interplay between conformity, social influence, and individual autonomy.]]> 2023-04-19 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547741 gcgs1 https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547742 The ideas in this study are still important because it provides an insight into how, why and when people conform and the effects of social pressure on behavior]]> 2023-04-19 17:55:23 UTC https://padlet.com/gcgs1/asch_Apr23/wish/2560547742