Amanda is assigned to a group to take a quiz (which actually doesn't count towards the course grade). For one of the questions, she is certain the correct answer is C, but the rest of her group all says the answer is A. Based on information about the Asch line studies, how would Amanda be likely to respond?
A) She would firmly state her case for answer C.
B) She would easily be persuaded that the actual answer is A.
C) She would go along with the group, but still believe C is correct.
D) She would ask for a new group.

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Based on the Asch line studies, individuals are more likely to conform to the group even if they know the group is wrong. Therefore, Amanda is likely to go along with the group but still believe that answer C is correct.

Amanda Is Assigned to a Group to Take a Quiz