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Which is a factor that Asch and other researchers have identified as decreasing conformity in a group?

In Asch's study, conformity increased with the number of people in the majority—up to seven individuals. At numbers beyond seven, conformity leveled off and decreased slightly (Asch, 1955). The presence of another dissenter: If there is at least one dissenter, conformity rates drop to near zero (Asch, 1955).

Which of the following statements about replications of the Milgram study is true?

Answer and Explanation: The correct answer is A. Subjects would be least likely to obey if the experimenters were students, absent from the room and if subjects had to physically touch the learner to shock them.

What is normative social influence in psychology?

Normative Social Influence is where a person conforms in order to be accepted and belong to a group. They do this because it is socially rewarding and/or to avoid social rejection (e.g. ridicule for not 'fitting in').