The Asch effect would be expected to operate in cases where

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The Asch effect refers to the tendency of people to conform to the opinions of a majority, even if that majority is objectively incorrect. This phenomenon has been demonstrated in studies where participants were asked to judge the length of lines or the similarity of shapes, and the incorrect responses of a group influenced individual responses. In a jury trial, jurors may feel pressure to conform to the majority opinion about a defendant's guilt or innocence, even if they personally disagree. Secret balloting (A) would reduce the influence of the Asch effect, as would independent decision-making (E) by a doctor determining a diagnosis. Getting high grades on an exam (C) or writing responses to an essay contest (D) are situations that do not involve the Asch effect at all.

The Asch Effect Would Be Expected to Operate in Cases