Recent research using the Asch paradigm has found less conformity in the United States than the original study found in the 1950s. The reason for this decrease in conformity may be that __________.

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The decrease in conformity seen in recent research using the Asch paradigm may be due to the fact that the nature of people in the 1950s seemed to be more conforming. This could be due to societal and cultural norms that were more rigid and emphasized conformity during that time period.

Recent Research Using the Asch Paradigm Has Found Less Conformity