Discover whether you're an independent thinker or tend to follow the crowd using scientifically validated psychological assessment
This test is based on the Trait Conformity Scale developed by Brügger, Morton, and Dessai (2019), which represents the latest advancement in measuring individual differences in conformity behavior. Unlike earlier measures, this scale focuses on behavioral recall rather than hypothetical scenarios.
The assessment draws from decades of social psychology research on conformity, building on the foundational work of Solomon Asch (1951) and advancing modern understanding:
Outwardly conforming to group norms while privately maintaining different beliefs. Often motivated by desire for approval or fear of rejection.
Genuinely adopting group beliefs and behaviors as one's own. Represents internalized conformity and belief change.
Maintaining personal beliefs and behaviors regardless of group pressure. Demonstrates autonomous thinking and resistance to social influence.
Conformity research began with Sherif's autokinetic effect studies (1936) and was revolutionized by Asch's line judgment experiments (1951). Modern research distinguishes between different types of social influence and individual differences in susceptibility.
Conformity assessment is used in:
Key references: Asch, S. E. (1951). Effects of group pressure upon the modification and distortion of judgments. In H. Guetzkow (Ed.), Groups, leadership and men. | Cialdini, R. B., & Goldstein, N. J. (2004). Social influence: Compliance and conformity. Annual Review of Psychology, 55, 591-621.
Your results are based on behavioral recall methodology and compared to research norms from social psychology studies.