Asch's Paradigm

Asch's Paradigm is a psychological experiment demonstrating the influence of group pressure on individual opinions. In the 1950s, Solomon Asch asked participants to judge the length of lines in a group setting, where most members were confederates providing incorrect answers. Despite knowing the right answer, many participants conformed to the group's wrong consensus, illustrating how social pressure can lead people to doubt their own perceptions and conform to the majority, even when it's clearly wrong. This study highlights the power of conformity and the impact of social dynamics on decision-making.