Ash conformity experiments

The Asch conformity experiments, conducted in the 1950s by psychologist Solomon Asch, studied how people's beliefs and behaviors are influenced by group pressure. In the experiments, individuals were placed in a group with actors who intentionally gave wrong answers to simple questions about line lengths. Despite knowing the correct answer, many participants conformed to the group's incorrect responses, demonstrating the powerful impact of social influence. Asch's findings revealed that people may prioritize group consensus over their own perceptions, highlighting the complexities of human behavior in social settings.