In Moscovici's minority influence study, approximately what percentage of participants conformed to the minority when it was consistent?

In Moscovici's minority influence study, approximately what percentage of participants conformed to the minority when it was consistent?

• A. 32%
• B. 0%
• C. 8.32%
• D. 50%

Answer: (C)

Consistency from a small dissenting group can nudge people to reconsider their own judgments. In Moscovici’s study, two confederates repeatedly argued that the color slides were green while the majority said blue. When this minority was consistent, a small but real portion of participants ended up judging the slides in line with the minority—that is, about 8.32% of judgments aligned with the minority’s view. This shows how steady, unwavering opposition can subtly influence others, prompting some private and public shifts in opinion. The other figures don’t reflect this pattern. Zero conformity would mean no influence at all, a 50% rate would imply equal sharing of views under majoritarian pressure, and 32% would be a much larger effect than what the consistent minority typically produced in this experiment.

Consistency from a small dissenting group can nudge people to reconsider their own judgments. In Moscovici’s study, two confederates repeatedly argued that the color slides were green while the majority said blue. When this minority was consistent, a small but real portion of participants ended up judging the slides in line with the minority—that is, about 8.32% of judgments aligned with the minority’s view. This shows how steady, unwavering opposition can subtly influence others, prompting some private and public shifts in opinion.

The other figures don’t reflect this pattern. Zero conformity would mean no influence at all, a 50% rate would imply equal sharing of views under majoritarian pressure, and 32% would be a much larger effect than what the consistent minority typically produced in this experiment.