Asch found in his line comparison study some participants assumed their judgment was incorrect, which is called _____ social influence.

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Informational social influence occurs when individuals assume others are correct in their judgments and conform because they believe the group is better informed than they are. Asch's study showed that some participants conformed to incorrect group judgments, doubting their own perceptions, which is a classic example of informational social influence.

Asch Found in His Line Comparison Study Some Participants Assumed