4.Resistant to social influence(locus of control)

Question 1

Definition of LOC?

Answer 1

A personality trait referring to a persons perception of personal control over behaviour.

Question 2

Explain the scale of LOC (2types)?

Answer 2

Internal at one end of the scale, external at the other.

Question 3

Describe internal LOC?

Answer 3

Believe they control wat happens to them
Their behaviour is caused by their own effort+decisions
Ppl with strong internalLOC are more likely to remain independent
Rely less on others opinion

Question 4

Is someone with internal LOC more or less likely to resist social influence?

Answer 4

More likely to resist social influence

Question 5

Describe external LOC?

Answer 5

Believe wat happens to them is determined by luck or fate
Put more trust into others judgement(authority figures)
Take less responsibility
Less likely to remain independent

Question 6

Are people with external LOC more or less likely to resist social influence?

Answer 6

Less likely to resist social influence.