Recall that in an Asch-type conformity experiment (Frager, 1970), Japanese students were less conforming than were North Americans. According to researchers, these findings suggest that __________.
A) Japan is a less interdependent culture than other Asian countries
B) in Japan, conformity is more likely in groups toward which one feels loyalty
C) industrialization has changed Japan into a more independent culture
D) Japanese compete with strangers but cooperate with friends

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The finding that Japanese students were less conforming than North Americans suggests that in Japan, conformity is more likely in groups toward which one feels loyalty. This suggests that intra-group relationships and loyalty are more important in Japanese culture than simply conforming to social pressure.

Recall That in an Asch-Type Conformity Experiment (Frager, 1970), Japanese