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Understanding the conformity studies of Jenness, Asch, Crutchfield, Deutsch. Informational & Normative influences.
What it conformity?
Aronson (1932) defined conformity as 'A change in a person's behaviour or opinions as a result of real or imagined pressure from a person or group of people.'
Several theories have been developed to attempt to explain conformity. One of the most widely accepted accounts of group influence is that of Deutsch and Gerard (1955)...
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