Imagine an Asch-style social pressure experiment in which the judgments are made more difficult (e.g., 6.5 vs. 6.25 inches) than in the standard task. Most likely, compared to the standard task, participants in the new version will __________.

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When judgments are more difficult, participants are more likely to yield to group pressure because they are less certain of their own judgments. However, this increased yielding might come with less emotional disturbance since the difficulty of the task provides a justifiable reason for conforming, reducing internal conflict.

Imagine an Asch-Style Social Pressure Experiment in Which the Judgments