Asch's experiment refers to a famous study conducted by Solomon Asch in the 1950s, which aimed to investigate how social pressure can influence an individual's conformity to a group.
Related terms
Conformity: Conformity is the act of adjusting one's beliefs or behaviors to match those of a group or society.
Social Influence: Social influence refers to the process through which individuals' thoughts, feelings, and behaviors are influenced by others.
Groupthink: Groupthink describes a phenomenon where members of a group strive for consensus and harmony, often leading to irrational decision-making or conformity.