The conformity demonstrated in Asch's line study was due to normative influence more than informational influence.

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Final Answer : True, Explanation :  Normative influence refers to the desire to fit in with the group and avoid social disapproval or rejection, while informational influence refers to accepting the group's perspective as the correct one. Asch's line study found that participants conformed to the group's incorrect answer mostly due to normative influence, implying that they were more concerned about fitting in with the group than truly believing in the group's response.

The conformity demonstrated in Asch's line study was due to normative influence more than informational influence.

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