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The experiment conducted tested the theory of conformity under the influence of group pressure.
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Abstract The experiment conducted tested the theory of conformity under the influence of group pressure. Solomon Asch, whose theory on "Effects of Group Pressure upon the Modification and Distortion of Judgements" (1951), was partially replicated during this study, suggested that conformity occurs within a group setting due to the pressure the group placed upon the individual. Whilst this theory has been supported by various other research, in this instance it was not. Twenty-six participants were selected for this study by opportunity sampling and were required to complete six tasks based on their perception. A repeated measures design was used. Their answers were then recorded in the form of whether or not they conformed to the group. Analysis of the results was gained by use of the Chi Squared test. This gave an ?2 value of 23.516 at a critical value of 37.65 with 25 degrees of freedom for a one tailed...
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