Definition for Asch effect
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The Asch effect means that the majority influences individuals' judgments. People are more likely to conform when: the group size is bigger, there are no dissenters, the size of the discrepancy is small, the task is difficult or ambiguous, group members are seen as equally competent, and when responses are given publicly.
