The Solomon Asch Experiment

The Solomon Asch Experiment was a study on conformity conducted in the 1950s. Participants were asked to match the length of a line to one of three options, but they did so in a group where others had pre-determined, incorrect answers. The experiment showed that many individuals conformed to the group's incorrect judgment, even when they knew it was wrong, highlighting the powerful influence of social pressure. It demonstrated how people often conform to group opinions to fit in or avoid conflict, even when their own perceptions differ.