Question

The famous experiments by social psychologist Solomon Asch show

a) the truth of utilitarianism.
b) the power of peer pressure has been greatly exaggerated.
c) business organizations put more pressure on individual integrity than do other kinds of organization. d) even temporary groups can pressure people to conform.

Answer 1

Solomon Asch's famous experiments illustrate the power of peer pressure and the impact of conformity within a group.

Step-by-step explanation:

In Solomon Asch's famous experiments, he demonstrated the power of peer pressure and the extent to which even temporary groups can pressure people to conform. Asch found that the majority of participants conformed to the group's incorrect answers when faced with unanimous agreement from the rest of the group. Factors such as group size, the presence of another dissenter, and the public or private nature of responses influenced the level of conformity.