Which of the following was a significant finding in the studies conducted by Asch on conformity?
A. Groups that unanimously support a position show the least pronounced conformity pressures.
B. Tasks at which an individual is less competent than others in a group have reduced conformity.
C. Conformity is considerably higher when people must respond publicly than it is when they can do so privately.
D. People working on ambiguous tasks and questions (those with no clear answers) are not susceptible to conformity.
Answer: C
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