Question

The main task of the Solomon Asch studies was selecting paint colors. judging line sizes. rating new fashions. taste-testing new candies. assessing depth perception in toddlers.

Answer 1

Answer: B Judging line sizes.

Options:

A Selecting paint colors.

B Judging line sizes.

C Rating new fashions.

D Taste-testing new candies.

E Assessing depth perception in toddlers.

Explanation: Solomon Asch carried out  series of experiments meant to measure how social pressure determines conformity. The task was to judge line sizes, to choose the same line in a pair of cards. The answer was obvious as the other lines were not similar to the correct line.

Participants were mixed with non-participants planted by Asch but the participant is unaware of this and made to answer after them. The non-participants give incorrect answers and if the real participant also gives a wrong answer, it is because of the need to conform.