In several variations on Asch’s

classic experiment, a standard-setting line was first presented to small groups

of people, followed by the presentation of three comparison lines of different

lengths. In one condition, two of three accomplices, posing as students, chose

an incorrect answer before the subject could respond. The third accomplice

sometimes chose a correct response and sometimes chose a more incorrect

response. Under these conditions, respondents were more likely to choose the

correct response. These results suggest ________.