Both Sherif's autokinetic illusion study (1936)and Asch's line study (1951)demonstrated the effect of conformity on an individual's decision making; however,they each captured different aspects of conformity.The results of Sherif's study reflected ________ social influence whereas Asch's study reflected ________ social influence.

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Sherif's study aimed to investigate the effect of group norms on individual judgments. Participants were asked to estimate the distance a small dot of light moved in a dark room. The results showed that the participants' judgments converged towards the group's estimate, demonstrating normative social influence. On the other hand, Asch's study aimed to explore the factors that influence conformity in decision making. Participants were asked to match the length of lines, and the results showed that participants conformed to the incorrect answers provided by the confederates, demonstrating informative social influence. Therefore, the best answer is A, reflecting normative social influence in Sherif's study and informative social influence in Asch's study.

Both Sherif's Autokinetic Illusion Study (1936)and Asch's Line Study (1951)demonstrated