Given Asch's line-judging studies on conformity, it appears that people engage in normative conformity ____ when in the presence of larger groups (groups of 3-7 people) as opposed to smaller groups (groups of 2-3 people).

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Asch's studies on conformity showed that people were more likely to engage in normative conformity (conforming to fit in with the group) when in the presence of larger groups, as opposed to smaller groups. In fact, when there were three or more confederates in the group, conformity rates increased dramatically. Therefore, people engage in normative conformity more often when in the presence of larger groups.

Given Asch's Line-Judging Studies on Conformity, It Appears That People