Question

In "Conformity", what theory was Muzafer Sherif testing in his experiment?

• People will change their opinions to agree with others, even strangers *

• People will change their opinions when their close acquaintances disagree.

Answer 1

• People will resist changing their opinions even when faced with strong social pressure

Sherif was testing the theory that people will change their opinions to agree with others, even strangers, which is known as conformity.