<P> Although conformity pressures generally increase as the size of the majority increases , a meta - analysis suggests that conformity pressures in Asch 's experiment peak once the majority reaches about four or five in number . Moreover , a study suggests that the effects of group size depend on the type of social influence operating . This means that in situations where the group is clearly wrong , conformity will be motivated by normative influence ; the participants will conform in order to be accepted by the group . A participant may not feel much pressure to conform when the first person gives an incorrect response . However , conformity pressure will increase as each additional group member also gives the same incorrect response . </P>
when does conformity to peers tend to peak
once the majority reaches about four or five in number