AP Psychologymediummcq1 pt

In Asch's conformity experiment, participants conformed primarily because of:

A.Informational social influence

B.Obedience to authority

C.Group polarization

D.Normative social influence

Explanation

Core Concept

Asch's line-judgment experiment demonstrated normative social influence—participants conformed to avoid social rejection, even when the group answer was clearly wrong.

Correct Answer

DNormative social influence

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