Solomon Asch found that conformity _____ when the participant is of lesser status than other group members and that conformity _____ when the participant is able to write a response rather than give it orally.

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Asch's studies showed that conformity increased when the participant was of lesser status than other group members, such as when they were the only participant who was not a confederate in the group. On the other hand, conformity decreased when the participant was able to write a response rather than give it orally, as this reduced the social pressure to conform to the group's opinion.

Solomon Asch Found That Conformity _____ When the Participant Is