The Asch task illustrated that:
A) even if it makes them feel uncomfortable, many people are willing to discount their own perceptions rather than go against group consensus.
B) people stammered and fidgeted before speaking out against group conformity.
C) people can easily be bullied into changing their minds.
D) the last person to answer did not feel the need to conform or bow to group pressure.

Question

The Asch task illustrated that: 
A) even if it makes them feel uncomfortable, many people are willing to discount their own perceptions rather than go against group consensus. 
B) people stammered and fidgeted before speaking out against group conformity. 
C) people can easily be bullied into changing their minds. 
D) the last person to answer did not feel the need to conform or bow to group pressure.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Asch task demonstrated that many people are willing to discount their own perceptions in order to conform with the group consensus, even if it makes them feel uncomfortable. This is known as conformity, and it is a common phenomenon in social psychology. The other options are not accurate descriptions of the Asch task.

The Asch Task Illustrated That