AP PSYCHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Group size: People are more likely to conform in situations that involve between three and five other people. Situation: People are more likely to conform in ambiguous situations where they are unclear about how they should respond.

Detailed explanation-2: -Research has shown that group size does indeed affect conformity. Generally, the larger the group, the more likely people are to conform.

Detailed explanation-3: -Increases in the size of the majority increase conformity regardless of whether the conformity is informational or normative. In terms of informational conformity, if more people express an opinion, their opinions seem more valid. Thus bigger majorities should result in more informational conformity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thus, conformity is sometimes a product of group communication. This tendency to conform occurs in small groups and/or in society as a whole and may result from subtle unconscious influences (predisposed state of mind), or from direct and overt social pressure.