SI- nemeth's experiment on flexibility

What is the key idea behind Nemeth's study on minority influence?

Nemeth aimed to show that flexibility—not just consistency—is an important factor in whether a minority can influence the majority.

What is a limitation of Moscovici's original study that Nemeth addresses?

Moscovici's study ignored the role of flexibility. If the confederates had shown flexibility rather than strict consistency, the minority influence might have been stronger.

What were the three conditions used in Nemeth's experiment?

Condition 1: Minority consistently said the slide was green, regardless of the shade.

Condition 2: Minority gave inconsistent answers, randomly saying green or blue-green.

Condition 3: Minority gave flexible responses based on slide shade—dull slides = green, brighter slides = blue.

What did Nemeth's experiment find about the effect of flexibility?

Flexibility led to the greatest influence. When the minority adapted their responses to the situation in a reasonable way, they were seen as more credible, cooperative, and persuasive.

What is the conclusion of Nemeth's study?

Flexibility is crucial for minority influence. A rigid, unchanging stance can be seen as dogmatic, but a flexible minority is seen as rational and open-minded, which increases their ability to influence others.