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Conformity (AQA GCSE Psychology): Exam Questions

Exam code: 8182

21 mins4 questions
19 marks

Read the following conversation

Two psychology students were having a conversation about the lesson they had just had.

Aneeta: “I found the results of Asch’s study really surprising. I don’t believe that I would have conformed in that situation".

Myla: "I was surprised too – but I wonder if it had something to do with them being in a situation that wasn’t like their everyday life?"

Aneeta: "That’s true – the task was also not like anything I have ever been asked to do before.”

Describe Asch’s study of conformity and evaluate the research method used in his study.

Refer to the conversation as part of your answer.

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26 marks

Solomon Asch carried out his famous ‘line’ experiment in the 1950s.

Discuss whether or not Asch’s study of conformity would be considered to be ethical now.

Use your knowledge of the British Psychological Society guidelines on ethical issues in psychological research to inform your discussion.

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31 mark

Dana is shopping with two of her friends. Her friends both choose sandwiches for lunch. After seeing this, Dana decides to choose a sandwich too. Which one of the following best describes Dana’s behaviour?

  • Bystander intervention

  • Conformity

  • Deindividuation

  • Obedience

Choose your answer

45 marks

Describe and evaluate one way in which conformity was investigated.

In your description include the method used, the results obtained and the conclusion drawn.

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