Editing Asch conformity experiments (section)

=== Degree of wrongness ===
Another research question examined by Asch was whether varying the magnitude of majority "wrongness" affected subject conformity to group norms.<ref name="Asch1955" /> To answer this question, the difference between the reference line and three comparison lines was systematically increased to determine if there was a point where the extremity of the majority's error affected subject conformity. The authors failed to find a point at which subject conformity to the majority was completely eliminated, even when the disparity between lines was increased to 7 inches.
;The Role of the Asch Experiment and Social Interaction  
In the replication of the Asch Experiment, particularly in studies within the field of economics, the impact of monetary incentives has been investigated. Although the rewards used in the replication may bear less resemblance to real-life decision-making processes, important findings regarding the influence of monetary incentives on group pressure have been obtained.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Asch |first=Solomon E. |date=1956 |title=Studies of independence and conformity: I. A minority of one against a unanimous majority. |url=https://doi.apa.org/doi/10.1037/h0093718 |journal=Psychological Monographs: General and Applied |language=en |volume=70 |issue=9 |pages=1–70 |doi=10.1037/h0093718 |issn=0096-9753|url-access=subscription }}</ref>  
;The Influence of Political Views
Group pressure's impact on political views has been explored in settings akin to the Asch Experiment. These inquiries have demonstrated that group pressure can sway political opinions. The Crutchfield Experiment is noteworthy in this regard as it serves as a tool to comprehend the social sway on political stances. The Crutchfield Experiment elucidates how individuals respond under group pressure and the extent to which their perceptions can be swayed.<ref>{{Cite journal |title= The power of social influence: A replication and extension of the Asch experiment| date=2023 | doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0294325 | doi-access=free | last1=Franzen | first1=Axel | last2=Mader | first2=Sebastian | journal=PLOS ONE | volume=18 | issue=11 | pages=e0294325 | pmid=38019779 | pmc=10686423 | bibcode=2023PLoSO..1894325F }}</ref>  Participants find themselves alone in a scenario where they evaluate a series of light combinations; however, they are actually privy to the responses of other participants and tend to adhere to group norms. This experiment furnishes a pivotal model for grasping the social influence on political views.<ref name="Crutchfield 191–198">{{Cite journal |last=Crutchfield |first=Richard S. |date=May 1955 |title=Conformity and character. |url=https://doi.apa.org/doi/10.1037/h0040237 |journal=American Psychologist |language=en |volume=10 |issue=5 |pages=191–198 |doi=10.1037/h0040237 |issn=1935-990X|url-access=subscription }}</ref>  
;The Role of Individual Differences
Lastly, studies have examined personality traits that resist or succumb to group pressure in Asch experiments. Individual characteristics such as intelligence, self-esteem, and the need for social approval have been scrutinized for their impact on conformity.<ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Franzen |first1=Axel |last2=Mader |first2=Sebastian |date=2023-11-29 |title=The power of social influence: A replication and extension of the Asch experiment |journal=PLOS ONE |language=en |volume=18 |issue=11 |pages=e0294325 |doi=10.1371/journal.pone.0294325 |doi-access=free |pmid=38019779 |pmc=10686423 |bibcode=2023PLoSO..1894325F |issn=1932-6203}}</ref> These studies have illustrated that different personality traits exert varying effects on conformity under group pressure. Individual differences are a topic that allows the study of unique characteristics and behavioral differences between individuals. Researchers such as Crutchfield and others have examined the relationship between personality traits and compliance behavior. For example, low agreeableness rates have been found to be associated with characteristics such as intellectual competence and leadership ability. However, the relationship between intelligence and adaptation is not clear. The effects of self-esteem and the need for social approval on adjustment have also been investigated.<ref name="Crutchfield 191–198"/> The effect of gender on adjustment has also been examined, but the results are conflicting.