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Sherif's study

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Definition

Sherif's study refers to a classic experiment conducted by social psychologist Muzafer Sherif in 1935. The study aimed to investigate how individuals' perceptions of movement can be influenced by social influence and conformity.

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