The GATE Grind

GATE 2025 XH5 (Psychology) – Question 63

Social Psychology · Social Influence: Conformity, compliance and obedience, attitudes, beliefs and values · 2 marks · Multiple select

Which of the following is/are true for conformity:

  1. Size influences conformity only up to a certain level
  2. Size always influences conformity
  3. Group unanimity influences conformity
  4. Status does not have any influence on conformity

Practise this question in The GATE Grind →

Show answer and explanation

Correct answer: (A) Size influences conformity only up to a certain level; (C) Group unanimity influences conformity

Explanation

In Asch's studies conformity rose with group size only up to about three or four people and then levelled off, so size matters only up to a point. Unanimity matters a great deal: a single dissenter sharply reduces conformity. Higher-status groups do influence conformity.