It is 1951, and you are required to participate in a perception experiment. You join seven others seated in a room. You are shown a 10-inch test line and must choose the line that matches it in length from a choice of three lines. The experimenter, Solomon Asch, is studying

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Solomon Asch's experiment was focused on conformity, which is the extent to which individuals adjust their behavior or attitudes to align with a group's norms or standards. The participants were asked to give their answers in front of others, and the majority of them conformed to the group's incorrect answer even though it was obvious that it was wrong.

It Is 1951, and You Are Required to Participate in a Perception