INSTRUCTIONS: After watching the video describing the Solom Asch experiment, answer EACH the following questions in 150-200 words per question. For full credit, answers must respond to questions comprehensively with relevant examples and/or arguments. Please look at the rubric for written assignments and the plagiarism statement in the syllabus before completing this assignment.
1. What did the Asch experiment attempt to answer? Describe what was done as part of the experiment and its variations. How did the results change based on the experiment variations?
2. Based on your own observations and class materials, what factors increase the likelihood that an individual will conform to group pressure?
3. Mention and describe two notable examples (from history, current events, case studies, etc.) in which group pressure was a key element in an individual’s decision-making process?
4. Compare and contrast the Milgram and Asch experiment. What kind of insights do these experiments reveal about the role of group and social conformity in contemporary social life?
Link to video: https://youtu.be/TYIh4MkcfJA
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