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You can use Smith & Bond (1996) to answer a question on Cultural Dimensions as well
Aim: To investigate conformity as a product of culture
Participants: The study was a meta-analysis which in total comprised 133 studies, from 17 countries which represented both collectivist and individualistic cultures. The countries included France, Fiji, Ghana, Hong Kong, Japan, the UK, and the USA
Procedure:
Asch (1951) is a classic study of conformity; the procedure is as follows:
Results:
Conclusion: Conformity may be affected by culture with collectivist cultures showing more conformity than individualistic cultures.
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Aim: To investigate the idea that the Japanese are conformist
Participants: 297 university students from Japan who belonged to the same college clubs (these did not include sports clubs)
Procedure:
Results:
Conclusion: The idea that the Japanese are highly conformist may be incorrect and may be based on outdated ideas about culture
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