_______ conformity was shown in the _______ study because the participants gave the same answer as the rest of the group up to a year later.

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Private conformity refers to a change in internal beliefs and thoughts, while public conformity refers to outwardly conforming to a group without a change in internal beliefs. The Sherif light study demonstrated private conformity because participants changed their own beliefs about the movement of the light to match those of the group. Asch line study demonstrated public conformity because participants gave the same outward answer as the rest of the group even though they knew it was wrong. Furthermore, the Sherif study had a longer lasting effect and showed private conformity up to a year later.

_______ Conformity Was Shown in the _______ Study Because the Participants

_ Conformity Was Shown in the _ Study Because the Participants