In Asch's study referenced above, answer the following questions: How is the principle of conformity examined? When and why do you think the subject in the experiment began to "second guess" himself? What are some of the circumstances in the experiment which contribute to “conformity”? Why do you think some participants would be more likely to conform than others? There are many reasons why people conform. Were you ever in a situation where you had to conform? Why did you feel the need to conform?

In areas that were not developed all at once or not well planned, individuals purchase vacant lots and set about building on their own homes. These areas suffer from the not having sense of conformity.

Asch measured number of times each individual has conformed to the majority views. About 32% of individual participated who were placed and conformed with incorrect majority. Over 12 critical trials, 75% of individuals conformed at least once and 25% never conformed.

The reason for individuals to participate is because they have been interviewed after the experiment. Most of the people did not believe in conforming. They still go along due to group fear of being ridiculed. Some believed the group's answers were not correct.

There were two reasons to conform, one is to fit in the group and believed the groups are better informed than they are.

When compared, mostly the answers are found to be incorrect and not satisfying and conformity has increased.

The more difficult is the task, one goes for conformity. When an individual is allowed to answer in private, the conformity decreases.

There is a need to conform because there are fewer groups not so powerful as there is no fear of any rejection.

Thus, all the questions are answered.

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