In his classic studies of conformity, Asch demonstrated that

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Asch found that when there was a lack of unanimity in the majority opinion, participants were less likely to conform. This suggests that social influence and pressure to conform can be reduced when there is not a consensus among the majority. Option A is incorrect because Asch found that the size of the majority did influence conformity, with greater conformity occurring when the majority was larger. Option C is incorrect because Asch's research did not focus on the role of authority figures in conformity. Option D is incorrect because only option B is consistent with Asch's findings.

In His Classic Studies of Conformity, Asch Demonstrated That