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Solomon Asch's experiment

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AP Psychology

Definition

Solomon Asch's experiment is a classic social psychology study that investigated conformity. Participants were shown a series of lines and asked to match them with a standard line. The study revealed the power of social influence as participants often gave incorrect answers to conform with the group.

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