Solomon Asch's research, in which subjects were asked to match lines, showed:
A) people seek out friends with whom they tend to agree.
B) people defined as "leaders" have great power over their subjects.
C) people tend to see most things differently.
D) group membership has the power to generate conformity.

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Solomon Asch's research demonstrated that group membership has the power to generate conformity. Participants were more likely to conform to the group's incorrect answer when they were in a group than when they were tested alone. This is an example of social influence and the power of group dynamics. The other answer choices are not directly supported by Asch's research.

Solomon Asch's Research, in Which Subjects Were Asked to Match