Understanding Solomon Asch's Conformity Experiment

Understanding Solomon Asch's Conformity Experiment

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the boy's initial reaction when his grandmother poured an extra glass of wine?

He ignored the situation.

He was excited to see the prophet.

He believed his grandmother immediately.

He was skeptical and didn't believe her.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main objective of Solomon Asch's experiment?

To study the effects of alcohol on perception.

To explore the relationship between age and conformity.

To investigate the influence of peer pressure on perception.

To analyze the impact of religious beliefs on behavior.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the actors in Asch's experiment instructed to behave during the trials?

They were to leave the room after the first round.

They were to give wrong answers after the initial rounds.

They were to remain silent during the trials.

They were to give the correct answer throughout.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of students conformed to the majority at least once during the experiment?

5%

50%

72%

23%

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Asch's experiment reveal about the influence of a single dissenting voice?

It had no effect on conformity.

It confused the participants.

It increased the level of conformity.

It significantly reduced the effect of peer pressure.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Asch, how many peers are sufficient to influence a person's decision?

One

Two

Three

Four

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What concern did Asch express about the tendency to conformity in society?

It leads to better decision-making.

It has no impact on societal values.

It encourages diversity of thought.

It causes intelligent people to agree with falsehoods.

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