Question 1: Describe what Asch's original experiment involved, including the roles of the participants and the task they were asked to perform.

Answer: Asch's experiment involved a group of participants where only one was a real participant, and the rest were confederates. Participants were asked to look at a line and then choose the matching line from several options. The confederates gave wrong answers to see if the real participant would conform and also give the wrong answer.

Question 2: Explain why some participants in Asch's experiment conformed to the group's incorrect answer.

Answer: Participants conformed because they wanted to fit in with the group, avoid social rejection, or believed the group was correct despite their own judgment.

Question 3: Identify two factors that increased the likelihood of conformity in Asch's experiment.

Answer: Factors included the size of the majority (more people increased conformity) and the unanimity of the group (if everyone agreed, conformity was higher).

Question 4: What is 'conformity' in the context of social influence?

Answer: Conformity is when a person changes their behavior or beliefs to match those of a group, often to be accepted or because they believe the group is correct.

Question 5: Describe a real-life situation where someone might conform to group opinions even if they privately disagree.

Answer: A person might agree with their friends' opinions about a movie they haven't seen, to avoid standing out or being judged negatively.

Question 6: Sketch a diagram illustrating how the size of a group might affect the likelihood of conformity according to Asch's findings. Label your diagram clearly.

Answer: A graph with 'Group Size' on the x-axis and 'Likelihood of Conformity' on the y-axis. The curve should show that conformity increases as group size increases up to a point, then levels off.

Question 7: List one ethical concern related to Asch's original experiment.

Answer: One concern is that participants may have experienced stress or embarrassment when conforming to incorrect group answers.

Question 8: In your own words, explain why understanding conformity is important in society.

Answer: Understanding conformity helps us see how group pressure can influence individual decisions, which is important for promoting independent thinking and preventing negative peer pressure.

Question 9: Design a brief experiment to test whether people are more likely to conform in a classroom setting. Outline the main steps.

Answer: Gather a group of students, with some as confederates. Present a task where the group must choose the correct answer from options. Have confederates give incorrect answers to see if the real student conforms. Record how often students go along with the group.