The results of Solomon Asch's classic study of conformity were that
a. test subjects required a great deal of harassment before they would succumb to group pressure and give an incorrect answer
b. individuals are likely to conform to group pressure, even if the group is objectively incorrect.
c. the size of the group of confederates does not make any difference in the likelihood of the subject to give an incorrect response.
d. male subjects were more likely to conform than female subjects.
b
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