Asch found that a few dissenters, although incorrect, were taken seriously by a correct majority. This can be viewed as a precursor to later studies on:

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Asch's findings on how dissenters can impact the majority's opinion laid the groundwork for understanding minority influence, where a smaller group or individual can change the opinions or behaviors of the larger group.

Asch Found That a Few Dissenters, Although Incorrect, Were Taken