This document summarizes research on peer pressure and social influence. It discusses key studies including Asch's 1955 conformity experiment. The experiment found that participants conformed to an incorrect majority view about 37% of the time, showing the strong tendency people have to conform to group norms. While influential, the study has been criticized for its limited real-world applicability. Overall, the document reviews research demonstrating how individuals are influenced by others and tend to conform to group behaviors, attitudes and values.