dispositional factors Flashcards
1
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high internal locus of control
A
believe behaviour is caused by their own efforts and decisions.
2
Q
high external locus of control
A
believe behaviour is due to luck & external factors outside of their control.
3
Q
external locus of control on conformity
A
more likely to obey & conform.
4
Q
what does high levels of morality mean on behaviour
A
higher levels of pro-social behaviour
5
Q
low levels of morality
A
anti-social behaviour.
6
Q
authoritional personality on obedience
A
more likely to obey.
7
Q
influence on the brain on conformity
A
Small hippocampus/ low volume of grey matter = low self-esteem.
Low self esteem = more likely to confirm to a group.
8
Q
limitations
A
- There is more to obedience/conformity than individual traits - there can be other
factors that may prevent the person from being influenced. - These explanations can be considered reductionist - only focus on certain aspects
- Locus of control can vary from situation to situation and is not constant.
