Here we share some conformity experiments that have sought to better understandhow people conform.

These can be used as inspiration when developing our own experiments.

We also provide a few questions that can help us come up with even more conformity experiment ideas.

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Known as theAsch conformity experiments, these studies demonstrated the impact of social pressure on individual behavior.

They were then placed with a group that they thought included others in the study.

In reality, the others were actually in on the experiment.

What is 8 x 4?

The student knows that the correct answer is 32.

How does the student respond?

This is a classic example of a conformity experiment in action.

This helps them avoid being considered an “outsider” to others in the group.

It can also be helpful to consider a few questions we could answer in our own psychology experiment.

Conducting conformity experiments is a great way to learn more about the impacts that groups can have on individuals.

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